HEALTH: Provides relative to consumable hemp products
HB 539 repeals a Louisiana law (R.S. 3:1484(B)(5)) that previously prohibited the sale of consumable hemp products at certain locations. This change removes specific sales restrictions, allowing businesses to sell consumable hemp products (like edibles or beverages) in locations previously banned under that provision. The bill directly affects hemp product sellers and consumers by expanding where such products can legally be sold within Louisiana. It does not create new regulations or tax provisions, only eliminating an existing prohibition. The repeal takes effect upon the governor's signature or after the legislative session ends, as specified in the bill text.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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6
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Committee
3
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Discharged from the Committee on Judiciary.
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Illg
RRepublican
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