Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding cannabinoid hemp product definitions, regulations, health requirements and hemp product offenses involving minors and deletion of Section 4-4-333 in entirety (Vetoed)
- Record number: SO2025-0021018
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Quinn, Marty (with 13 co-sponsors)
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Introduced: Nov 14, 2025
- Final action: Jan 21, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Jan 21, 2026
32 yea, 16 nay. This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Quinn, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Jan 21, 2026.
Nay (14): Daniel La Spata (1), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), Julia M. Ramirez (12), David H. Moore (17), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Chris Taliaferro (29), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Angela Clay (46), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49)
Yea (31): Brian Hopkins (2), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Marty Quinn (13), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Matthew J. Martin (47), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Not voting (2): William E. Hall (6), William Conway (34)
Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Nay), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Nay)
Plain-language summary
Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: SO2025-0021018 Substitute Ordinance.pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
Chicago is adding rules that define hemp-derived drinks and additives, ban their sale to anyone under 21, and set labeling, display and record-keeping requirements. It also creates new penalties for selling prohibited cannabinoid hemp products and for repeated violations, and expands enforcement authority to city agencies.
- Defines "hemp beverage" and "hemp additive" and sets THC limits.
- Prohibits selling or giving any hemp beverage, additive, or prohibited cannabinoid product to minors.
- Requires clear labeling of THC content, QR codes, and warnings, and limits product display to behind counters.
- Mandates record-keeping of purchases and sales, and allows city inspections and sample testing.
- Establishes fines, possible jail time, and license revocation for violations, especially repeat offenses.
Money
- $1,000–$2,500 fine per general offense
- $2,000–$5,000 fine for first offense of certain prohibited acts
- $5,000–$10,000 fine or 90-180 days incarceration for second and subsequent offenses
- $1,000 fine per gram of prohibited product offered for sale
- None
Who: The ordinance applies to permitted sellers of hemp beverages and additives, minors, and city licensing and enforcement agencies.
Timeline
- Nov 14, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Dec 3, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Dec 10, 2025: Deferred and Published, City Council
- Jan 21, 2026: Substituted, City Council
- Jan 21, 2026: Passed, City Council
- Feb 18, 2026: Vetoed, City Council
Documents
- Citywide Hemp Ban Co-Sponsor Form.W21.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0021018 co-sponsor Hopkins.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0021018.pdf (Committee Letter)
- O2025-0021018 Co sponsor W37.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0021018_CoSponsor_Matthew OShea_19.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- SO2025-0021018 Substitute Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
- Mayoral Veto of SO2025-0021018.pdf (Legislation)
- w13 - o21018.pdf (Legislation)
- O2025-0021018 W6 co sponsor.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0021018 Cosponsor W8.pdf (Miscellaneous)