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HF3615

Extension of Cannabis Laboratory Testing Requirements

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:39 AM

In one sentence

This bill extends until May 31, 2027, the deadline allowing specific accredited laboratories to test lower-potency hemp edibles and consumer products without intoxicating cannabinoids.

What it does

  • Extends a rule that allows ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs with cannabis testing accreditation to test lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products lacking intoxicating cannabinoids until May 31, 2027.
  • Changes the expiration date of this specific testing allowance from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

Who it affects

  • Cannabis businesses
  • Hemp businesses
  • Laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 with specific accreditation for cannabis testing

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill only extends the deadline for lower-potency hemp edibles and consumer products without intoxicating cannabinoids; it does not change rules for other cannabis items.
  • The official text provided does not specify what testing requirements apply after May 31, 2027.

Plain language

Terms to know

Lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products without intoxicating cannabinoids
Hemp-based food items or other consumer goods that do not contain substances causing intoxication.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with specific cannabis testing
A standard set by the International Organization for Standardization used to accredit laboratories, specifically requiring additional certification for cannabis testing in this context.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Cannabis laboratory testing requirements extended.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Presented to Governor 03/25/26House
  2. Presentment date 03/25/26Senate
  3. Returned from SenateHouse
  4. Special OrderSenate
  5. Author added PursellHouse
  6. Comm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders SF3670Senate
  7. Received from HouseSenate
  8. Third readingHouse
  9. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Monday, March 16, 2026House
  10. Committee report, to adoptHouse
  11. Author added WestHouse
  12. Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and PolicyHouse