Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB298: Hemp/HDCPs/Clarity
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 3 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEMP.
What the bill says
An act to amend titles 3 and 16 of the delaware code relating to hemp.
From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 3 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEMP. WHEREAS, hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) that satisfy the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration permitted from hemp under the law are distinct from marijuana and controlled substances; and WHEREAS, inconsistent testing standards create uncertainty for lawful businesses, consumers, and law enforcement; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Act to establish a clear method for determining whether a product is hemp or marijuana for purposes of state criminal law, seizure, forfeiture, and enforcement; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to clarify the method for determining whether hemp or an HDCP is marijuana under Delaware law before criminal penalties are imposed; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the legislature for these businesses and consumers to be protected, retroactively and prospectively, from the inconsistency in Delaware law with regards to hemp or HDCPs and respective testing methods. NOW, THEREFORE: Section 1. Amend § 2801, Title 3 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly: § 2801. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration" means the concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol present in hemp or an HDCP in its existing chemical form at the time of testing. …
Sponsors
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Sean Lynn (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- : Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate
Common questions
- What is SB298?
- SB298 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Hemp/HDCPs/Clarity.
- What does SB298 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend titles 3 and 16 of the delaware code relating to hemp.
- What is the status of SB298?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB298?
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB298?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143215
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