Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 265: Georgia Hemp Farming Act; provide limits on the total concentration of THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 265 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Hemp Farming Act; provide limits on the total concentration of THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products. Primary sponsor: Steven Sainz (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," so as to provide limits on the total concentration of THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products; to revise provisions concerning the certificate of analysis applicable to consumable hemp products; to provide criminal penalties; to provide limits on the milligrams of THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products in the form of gummies; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Sainz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 180 |
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper