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LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 14, 2025) \u2014 Senate Democrats announced today the introduction of new legislation aimed to alleviate challenges facing Michigan\u2019s vital multi-million-dollar cannabis industry, which supports over 46,000 jobs in the state.<\/p>\n

Senate Bills 597<\/a><\/u><\/span> and 598<\/a><\/u><\/span>, introduced by Sens. Jeremy Moss<\/b> (D-Bloomfield) and Sam Singh <\/b>(D-East Lansing), and Senate Bills 599<\/a><\/u><\/span>–602<\/a><\/u><\/span> introduced by Dayna Polehanki <\/b>(D-Livonia), were referred to the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee, where they will receive a first hearing this Wednesday at noon.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Chair of the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee, I\u2019ve heard directly from those in the emerging cannabis industry about how they\u2019ve been working to navigate through the relatively new rules and regulations to be successful. We want them to continue to grow here in Michigan,\u201d said Sen. Moss<\/b>. \u201cThat\u2019s why we are taking up our bills with their input to address some licensing barriers, safely expand product, and increase revenue to our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michigan\u2019s cannabis industry is facing oversaturation of license approvals leading to falling profitability of product. The Singh-Moss bills would place a statewide cap on licensing retail and provisioning centers.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichigan\u2019s burgeoning cannabis industry has been a boon to our economy, supporting nearly 50,000 jobs while providing additional, critical ways for residents to manage a wide range of mental and physical health issues,\u201d said Sen. Singh<\/b>. \u201cLimiting retailer and provisioning center licenses by population offers a lifeline to existing businesses and a common-sense approach to addressing the growing threats faced by our retailers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Polehanki package would extend the regulatory framework to consumable hemp processors. The Industrial Hemp Processing Act will establish an application process for consumable hemp manufacturing, create allowable activities for hemp processors, define responsibilities of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, and penalties for violations. \u202fIt would also ban the importation of untested, unregulated, untaxed, and unrestricted by age hemp-derived products, which are intoxicating.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichigan\u2019s cannabis industry has become an important pillar of our state economy, and with that growth comes an obligation to ensure that these products are not only safe, but responsibly marketed,\u201d said Sen. Polehanki<\/b>. \u201cThis legislation demonstrates our support for conscientious entrepreneurs who prioritize integrity and safety while also protecting consumers \u2014 particularly our youth \u2014 from dangerous contaminants and misleading packaging. By promoting accountability and safety, we\u2019re helping the cannabis industry thrive on a foundation of public trust and health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Further discussions on additional legislation to ensure the long-term stability of the industry are also underway with some proposals being introduced in the near future.<\/p>\n

\u201cMichigan\u2019s cannabis industry has created thousands of jobs, generated significant tax revenue, and provided new opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state,\u201d said Sen. Sarah Anthony<\/b> (D-Lansing), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. \u201cWe value the critical role these businesses play here in Michigan, and as policymakers we can\u2019t afford to leave them behind. I\u2019m committed to working with my colleagues and industry professionals to explore policy solutions that support the economic success and growth of the industry, while balancing the overall needs of our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful to the Michigan Senate for taking swift action to ensure our industry has the tools it needs to create market stability and long-term sustainability,\u201d said Robin Schneider<\/b>, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. \u201cAddressing unlimited and overcrowding licenses will create better market stability for our members. Requiring all hemp-derived consumable products to be regulated will stop the proliferation of out-of-state, unregulated THC products that create a danger to public health and safety. These intoxicating products must not be allowed to bypass our regulatory structure while avoiding our state excise taxes and putting our industry at an unfair financial disadvantage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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