HB5452
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What this bill does
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Changes the short title of the Act to the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act and makes conforming changes throughout the statutes. Establishes the Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and establishes local hemp products control commissions. Provides that the Hemp Products Commission shall have the same authority conferred upon the State Commission under specified provisions with respect to alcoholic liquors but only with respect to hemp products. Provides that no hemp product may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under 21 years of age. Establishes hemp products grower or cultivator licenses, hemp products processor or manufacturer licenses, hemp products distributor or wholesaler licenses, and adult-use hemp products retailer licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning taxation of hemp cannabinoid products; licensing requirements and fees; powers and duties of the Hemp Products Commissions; powers and duties of local hemp products control commissioners; hearings and appeals; the production, processing, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of hemp products and adult-use hemp products; labeling, testing, and advertising requirements; recordkeeping and reporting; social equity; and applicability. Effective January 1, 2027.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 239 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
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Floor Debate
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
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Gubernatorial Action
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Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
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Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Mah | Chief sponsor | 107 | $121,809.00 | CTU Local 1 PAC ($12,000.00); Chicago Land Operators PAC ($7,500.00); Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Local #1 PAC ($7,500.00) |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTU Local 1 PAC | — | — | 2 | $12,000.00 |
| Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Local #1 PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,000.00 |
| Friends for Fritz | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Chuy Garcia for Congress | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| WuDi Wu | Consultant | Boston Consulting | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| DoorDash Inc | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Bo Zhang | President | AW Group | 1 | $2,100.00 |
| Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust Inc | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Theresa Mah | unemployed | None | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoc. PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois Optometric Assoc., PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,500.00 |
| Dent-IL PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,500.00 |
| ISA PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,500.00 |
| Illinois CRNA PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,500.00 |
| Illinois Consumer Credit Coalition PAC | — | — | 2 | $1,000.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
3 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-13 — Referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Theresa Mah House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-13 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-13 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |