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<p>6 January 2025</p>
<p>Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a proposed <a href="https://illinoiscannabis.org/hemp">hemp</a> regulation bill targeting unregulated Delta-8 THC products, despite strong support from Governor J.B. Pritzker and the cannabis industry. Opposed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and hemp advocates, the legislation faltered due to concerns about its economic impact on small businesses and last-minute political infighting. The bill's defeat leaves the future of Delta-8 regulation uncertain, maintaining a competitive but uneven marketplace for hemp and cannabis industries.</p>
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6 Jan, 2025 - Illinois' attempt to regulate Delta-8 THC products failed in the final hours of the legislative session, sparking debate between Governor Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson, and stakeholders over safety, business equity, and the future of hemp-derived products

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