Georgia SB33: "Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits

What the bill says

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 THC concentration of consumable hemp products; to revise provisions concerning the certificate of analysis applicable to consumable hemp products; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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 THC concentration of consumable hemp products; to revise provisions concerning the certificate of analysis applicable to consumable hemp products; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," is amended by revising Code Section 2-23-3, relating to definitions, as follows: "2-23-3. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Attractive to children' means the use of any characters or symbols designed to appeal, or would likely appeal, primarily to individuals under 21 years of age, including but not limited to anthropomorphized animals, creatures, promotional characters, licensed characters, or inanimate objects; depictions of children; or depictions of candy. S. B. LC 55 0391 (2) 'Commercial sale' means the sale of products in the stream of commerce at retail, at wholesale, and online. (3) 'Consumable hemp product' means a hemp product intended to be ingested, absorbed, or inhaled by humans or animals. (4) 'Contaminant' means a foreign substance or compound that may, …

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Sponsors

• Robert Dickey (R, 134) · primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Bill Cowsert (R, 46)
• Watson, Sam (R, 11)
• Elena Parent (D, 44)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, 52)
• John Kennedy (R, 18)
• John Albers (R)
• Michael Rhett (D, 33)
• Mike Hodges (R, 3)
• Burns, Max (R, 23)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Act 461
2. May 11, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 11, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. April 2, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. April 2, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
7. March 31, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
8. March 31, 2026: House Third Readers
9. March 25, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. March 11, 2025: House Second Readers

Votes

• House Vote #879 (April 3, 2026): 97 yea, 72 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #980 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 21 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #979 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 21 nay, passed
• House Vote #819 (March 31, 2026): 151 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #168 (March 6, 2025): 50 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB33?

SB33 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): "Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits.

What does SB33 do?

In its own words: 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 THC concentration of consumable hemp products; to revise provisions concerning the certificate of analysis applicable to consumable hemp products; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB33?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Act 461 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB33?

Robert Dickey (R, 134), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB33?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69550