HB0001

Yesterday, after posting about the psilocybin bill, I tweeted Representative La Shawn K Ford about it. He responded, asking for my thoughts, and a few hours later, we were sitting down discussing all the loopholes and concerns I had with the bill and how to improve it.

During that meeting, we also discussed HB0001 from the 104th General Assembly, which aims to regulate hemp sales like cannabis and alcohol, restricting it to those 21 and older. I support that concept, but like any bill, there are loopholes that needed to be addressed. Rep. Ford was genuinely interested in addressing my concerns.

Because of that discussion, there’s no need to tear apart and analyze HB0001 just yet. It’s already under review and being discussed. But I wanted to update that it is being analyzed and that these concerns are being heard. If you’d like to know my thoughts feel free to ask.

With that said, I want to thank Rep. Ford for showing what real political leadership looks like, someone who not only cares about his community and constituents but also takes the time to consider the larger impact of his work on Illinois businesses and policy.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to continuing the conversation on these two important bills.

104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
HB0001 by Reresentative Ford
Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gy3XXP9E




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