# 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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=CF7E384B-75C1-F011-BBD2-001DD80AA671)

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/50866F51-63DF-F011-8543-001DD80E9311).

**Nay (16)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

**Yea (32)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Not voting (2)**: [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [SO2025-0021018 Substitute Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b8f0a147-812b-4469-955a-e5cb656ce68c.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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/62c1c128-a4f5-435f-a2a2-207fd0236bd4.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0021018 co-sponsor Hopkins.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/662c0c6a-f84c-4fdd-aa79-d83d8564c09c.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0021018.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ded5c1de-74bb-4c07-abd3-3177f7f4ac56.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2025-0021018 Co sponsor W37.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c2096e7b-e39a-4aa2-a61c-c085f552c0d2.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0021018\_CoSponsor\_Matthew OShea\_19.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6d4563cc-da72-491f-8fea-2820c8583728.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [SO2025-0021018 Substitute Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b8f0a147-812b-4469-955a-e5cb656ce68c.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Mayoral Veto of SO2025-0021018.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2ac777f8-a99a-4192-a995-27a4c01d29c0.pdf) (Legislation)
- [w13 - o21018.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f5901be0-86ff-48b7-8aff-df330ec8fc57.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0021018 W6 co sponsor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b3346199-0a66-44f6-ba2d-1e1f4e1ad873.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0021018 Cosponsor W8.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/438288a8-1f93-4b56-8033-1290907e1351.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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