Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5042

Introduced

9/24/25

Refer

9/24/25

Caption

Industrial Hemp: other; cross-references to industrial hemp research and development act within the industrial hemp growers act; amend. Amends secs. 103, 211, 303 & 307 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5040'25

Impact

The amendments outlined in HB 5042 are significant as they streamline operations for hemp growers while aligning state regulations with federal laws. This alignment is expected to reduce confusion among growers and processors about compliance protocols. It also emphasizes the role of compliance monitoring testing facilities which must adhere to both state and federal regulations, thereby aiming to ensure the quality and legality of the hemp produced in Michigan. Improvements in record-keeping and traceability of hemp transactions could further enhance market integrity.

Summary

House Bill 5042 proposes amendments to the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act specifically altering sections relating to the definitions and operational regulations impacting hemp growers. The bill clarifies the acceptable THC levels for hemp, setting it at 0.3% or less on a dry weight basis, which aligns with federal standards. Additionally, it aims to enhance compliance measures for industrial hemp cultivation, requiring growers to provide detailed records of sales and ensuring stringent oversight through testing facilities registered with the DEA.

Contention

While the bill generally promotes the industrial hemp sector, there are concerns from local growers regarding the implications of stringent regulatory measures. Some stakeholders argue that additional burdens placed on record-keeping and compliance assessments might deter new entrants into the market or are overly burdensome for smaller producers. There is also a discourse around the stringent THC level regulations that may lead to increased testing costs for growers unable to comply with federal standards, which could limit market access for some producers.

Latest MI HB5042 Activity

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Companion Bills

MI HB5040

Same As Industrial Hemp: licenses; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5041'25, HB 5042'25, HB 5043'25

Previously Filed As

MI HB6290

Agriculture: industrial hemp; cross-references to industrial hemp research and development act within the industrial hemp growers act; amend. Amends secs. 103, 211, 303 & 307 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29103 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6288'24

MI HB6289

Marihuana: other; cross-references to industrial hemp research and development act within the medical marihuana facilities licensing act; amend. Amends title & secs. 102, 206, 502 & 505 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6288'24

MI HB6291

Marihuana: other; references to and regulation of industrial hemp under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act; amend. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958).

MI HB5977

Agriculture: industrial hemp; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Amends sec. 107 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29107) & repeals secs. 101, 103, 105, 201, 211, 213, 215, 217, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513, 515, 601, 603, 605, 607, 609 & 801 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29101 et seq.).

MI HB6288

Agriculture: industrial hemp; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6289'24, HB 6291'24

MI SB0180

Marihuana: other; tribal marihuana businesses; allow cannabis regulatory agency to contract with Indian tribes regarding the operation of. Amends secs. 3, 7, 8, 10 & 13 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0179'23

MI HB4430

Marihuana: other; safety information provided to consumers; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958).

MI HB4322

Marihuana: other; individuals who are 19 years of age or older; allow to be employed by or volunteer for marihuana establishments. Amends title & secs. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 & 11 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 et seq.).

MI HB5884

Marihuana: licenses; certain licenses for medical and recreational marihuana; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 17 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27951 et seq.); adds secs. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24a, 25, 26, 27 & 28 & repeals secs. 10, 11 & 16 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27960 et seq.).

MI SB0097

Use tax: exemptions; industrial processing exemption; clarify. Amends sec. 4o of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94o). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4054'23

Similar Bills

MI HB6290

MI HB4966

MI HB6288

MI HB4964

Industrial Hemp: licenses; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4965'25, HB 4966'25, HB 4967'25