2025 Senate Bill 609

Industrial Hemp: administration; administration of industrial hemp program; modify.

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 107 (MCL 333.29107).

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Senate Bills 608 and 609 dismantle Michigan’s industrial hemp regulatory framework by repealing most provisions governing hemp cultivation effective February 1, 2026, and abolishing the Industrial Hemp Fund on October 1, 2026, with remaining funds transferred to the Agriculture Licensing and Inspection Fees Fund to consolidate state agricultural financing.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2025

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs