Hemp Policy & Industry Update Center

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Here you will find the most up-to-date information on the current state of the Hemp industry at the federal and state level.

A lot is happening in the hemp and cannabis world, and quickly. Much of it directly impacts the products you rely on for relief, relaxation, sleep, creativity, or good vibes.

We believe in transparency within every aspect of our business, including laws. Laws shouldn’t be confusing, and consumers deserve clarity. This page exists to:

• Break down legislation in plain language
• Keep you informed about federal and state updates
• Explain how these bills may impact availability
• Share what we are doing to protect access

We will update this page as legislation evolves, so check back often or join our email list for alerts.

Current Status of Hemp

September 2, 2026 Update:

We have some good news!

President Trump has officially signed the Continuing Resolution that includes a one-month extension of the federal hemp ban deadline to December 11, 2026.

This means hemp products that would have been banned in November can continue to be legally sold through December 11, 2026, giving Congress an additional month to hopefully pass legislation that creates a sensible regulatory framework instead of prohibition.

While this doesn't solve the bigger issue, it gives the industry more time to fight for a long term solution.

We will continue to update this page as we hear more!

Federal: Ban Takes Effect December 12, 2026 - The federal hemp ban is still scheduled to take effect, but the deadline has officially been extended by one month. Unless something changes, December 11, 2026 will be the final day our products can legally be sold.

Wisconsin: Ban Imminent - Wisconsin failed to pass any bills that would save the hemp industry during their 2026 session.

Federal Legislation & Regulatory Updates

What Federal Law Says Today

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is federally legal if it contains: 0.3% Delta-9 THC or less on a dry weight basis.

This bill made the Hemp industry what it is today and is why you can buy the product you know and love, legally.

What is Changing

Buried inside the funding bill to reopen the government, Senator Mitch McConnell inserted language that redefines legal hemp by capping THC at 0.4mg per container.

Here's what this cap will do once enforced:

• Wipe out 95%+ of the current hemp industry
• Destroy a $30+ billion market overnight
• Eliminate more than 350,000 American jobs
• Ban CBD, Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, THCA, and countless other products consumers rely on

This isn't regulation, it is prohibition disguised as "policy". 

This language will impact farmers, processors, retailers, jobs, and safe consumer access to these products nationwide.

What This Means for Consumers

If nothing changes before December 11, 2026, here's what to expect:

• Minimal product availability. Most products on the market will disappear or be reformulated to meet the new regulations, eliminating effectiveness.
• Higher prices in legal states as demand shifts from hemp to recreational cannabis
• No more interstate shipping. We will no longer be able to ship our products.
• Loss of safe, tested products.

This ban will push consumers back to the unregulated black market or forces them to cross state lines into recreational states, exposing them to legal risks and potential criminal charges.

What Steve's Hemp Is Doing

• Contacting lawmakers to advocate for sensible regulations
• Educating consumers and legislators
• Offering testimony
• Participating in advocacy groups and coalitions
• Continuing to produce safe, lab tested products

We will do everything in our power to fight for sensible, science-based regulation, not prohibition.

Wisconsin Legislative Updates

During Wisconsin's 2025-2026 legislative session, lawmakers considered several different proposals that would have changed how hemp products are regulated within the state.

One of the proposals we supported was Senate Bill 682, which would have created a regulated adult-use hemp market with age restrictions, testing, packaging standards, and other consumer protections.

Unfortunately, SB 682 and the other proposals aimed at creating a path forward form Wisconsin's hemp industry did not pass before the legislative session ended.

What's Next in Wisconsin

At this point, there is no state-level legislation that protects Wisconsin's hemp industry from the upcoming changes to federal law.

That makes finding a solution at the federal level even more important.

We will continue working with lawmakers, industry groups, and other Wisconsin hemp businesses to advocate for sensible regulation that protects consumers while allowing responsible businesses like ours to continue operating.

How Wisconsin Customers Are Affected

Right now, nothing changes for you.

Our products remain legal and available, and the recent federal extension gives us additional time to continue operating while the industry works toward a long-term solution.

Unless something changes at the federal level, the new federal hemp restrictions are scheduled to take effect after December 11, 2026.

Our Commitment to You

Regardless of legislative outcomes, our values remain unchanged:

• Transparent labeling
• Independent lab testing on each product
• Age-restricted access
• Small-batch manufacturing
• Customer safety first

Steve’s Hemp is a locally owned, community-driven business. We are real people helping real people, and we’re committed to protecting your access to products that are honest, clean, transparent, and safe.