Missouri lawmakers have officially sent a bill to Governor Mike Parson that would dramatically reshape the state’s hemp market by requiring intoxicating hemp-derived products to be regulated as marijuana.

House Bill 2641 cleared its final legislative hurdle after the Senate approved the measure 25 to 5 and the House gave concurrence to the amended version, following its earlier 109 to 34 passage. With both chambers now aligned, the proposal has been delivered to the governor for consideration.

If signed into law, the bill would shift a wide range of hemp-derived products—particularly those with intoxicating effects—into Missouri’s regulated marijuana system. This includes cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and similar compounds that are often synthesized or marketed for psychoactive use. These products would no longer be sold through gas stations, smoke shops or other unlicensed retailers, and instead would be required to go through licensed marijuana businesses.

The legislation places the entire supply chain under the state’s existing marijuana regulatory structure, meaning production, testing, transportation and retail sales would all fall under the same oversight as traditional marijuana products.

Enforcement provisions included in the bill are significant. Businesses that continue selling these products outside the licensed system could face a $5,000 fine per transaction, along with potential Class D felony charges. Authority to enforce the law would be shared among state regulators, law enforcement agencies, and the Attorney General, who would take a leading role.

The measure also includes a consumer privacy provision, allowing individuals to request that dispensaries not retain records containing identifying information tied to their purchases.

Under Missouri law, the governor has 15 days to sign or veto a bill once it reaches their desk while the legislature is in session. If no action is taken within that timeframe, the bill automatically becomes law.

If enacted, the bill’s primary provisions would take effect November 12, 2026, setting the stage for a major shift in how intoxicating hemp products are produced and sold across the state.