So what is your state doing in regard to the Hemp Ban

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I'm not sure what hemp ban you are referring to.

I say "Hemp Ban" because thats what the OTC CBD and Recreational Hemp lobby thinks the legislature below was

And yes, it will not have a lot of effect on states where marijuana is already legal to some extent.

From what I'm hearing, some states are open to less restrictive home grow laws, over commercial growers,  IIRC it was just 4 states: Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky

And yeah, Im a fan, even this hemp-derived has enough potency for me, but yes, all cannabis should be legalized to grow and buy   

 The most significant recent development in U.S. hemp legislation occurred in November 2025, when President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-37, often referred to as the FY2026 appropriations act or continuing resolution to end a government shutdown). This bill included Section 781 (Division B), which amended the federal definition of "hemp" under the 2018 Farm Bill (7 U.S.C. § 1639o).Key changes from this law:

• Shifts the THC limit from solely delta-9 THC (≤ 0.3% on a dry weight basis) to total THC (including THCA and other forms) ≤ 0.3% on a dry weight basis.
  
• Excludes from the hemp definition (effectively banning interstate commerce or federal legality for) final hemp-derived cannabinoid products with more than 0.4 mg of total THC per container.
  
• Also excludes products with synthetic or non-naturally occurring cannabinoids (e.g., certain delta-8 or HHC variants manufactured outside the plant).
  
• Requires the FDA to publish lists of naturally occurring cannabinoids, THC-class cannabinoids, and similar-effect compounds within 90 days of enactment, and to define "container" more clearly.
  

This provision takes effect on November 12, 2026, and is widely viewed as closing the "hemp loophole" that allowed the boom in intoxicating hemp-derived products (e.g., delta-8 THC edibles, beverages, and vapes) since 2018. Industry groups estimate it could impact up to 95% of current hemp-derived cannabinoid products, threaten a multi-billion-dollar market (valued around $28 billion), and risk hundreds of thousands of jobs.Subsequent and Ongoing Legislative Activity (as of early 2026)

• Delay efforts: Bipartisan bills like the Hemp Planting Predictability Act (introduced in House by Rep. Jim Baird and others in January 2026; Senate companion by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Rand Paul, Jeff Merkley) aim to push the effective date to November 2028 (a two-year delay) to give farmers and businesses transition time. These have not yet passed.
  
• Repeal or alternative regulation: Bills such as the American Hemp Protection Act (Rep. Nancy Mace, November 2025) seek to repeal the changes entirely and restore the original 2018 definition. Others, like Sen. Ron Wyden's reintroduced Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (December 2025), propose regulated sales with age limits (21+), serving size caps, and consumer protections instead of a ban. The HEMP Act (introduced January 2026 by Reps. Morgan Griffith and Marc Veasey) would direct FDA rulemaking for limits on intoxicating hemp products (e.g., default 5 mg THC per serving / 30 mg per package if no rule issued).
  
• 2026 Farm Bill developments: The House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) in early March 2026, which maintains the industrial hemp program and reduces some regulatory burdens (e.g., optional testing/background checks for non-cannabinoid hemp like fiber/grain). However, it did not include a delay or repeal of the intoxicating product restrictions from the 2025 appropriations act, despite industry hopes.
  

Some states have moved ahead with their own restrictions or bans on intoxicating hemp products in anticipation of (or alignment with) the federal changes.For the latest status on specific bills, check Congress.gov (e.g., search for "hemp" in the 119th Congress). The situation remains fluid, with potential for amendments in must-pass legislation before the November 2026 deadline. If you're interested in a particular aspect (e.g., impact on CBD vs. intoxicating products, or state-level rules), let me know for more details!