State • North Carolina

HB 328: Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables.

Carla CunninghamReported

HB 328 status: Reported — Conf Com Reported (updated Jul 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

The House is working on a new bill to create safety rules for snacks and drinks made from hemp, like CBD gummies.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material direct effect identified

Risks

  • No material direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Standardized market creates consumer trust
  • Supports professionalization of hemp industry

Risks

  • Increased compliance and licensing costs
  • Potential market barriers for small vendors

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Improves public safety via quality controls
  • Limits youth access to intoxicating consumables

Risks

  • Potentially restricts consumer choice in the marketplace
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Compliance and licensing fees may disproportionately impact small businesses

Limitation

Analysis based on summary abstract only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
2

Committee

Current

Conf Com Reported

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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