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)

Votes › License and Consumer Protection › 13th Ward: Marty Quinn

Record number: SO2025-0021018
Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
Status: Final
Sponsor: Marty Quinn (13th Ward)
Co-sponsors (13): James M. Gardiner (45th Ward), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14th Ward), William E. Hall (6th Ward), Michelle A. Harris (8th Ward), Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward), Emma Mitts (37th Ward), Ronnie L. Mosley (21st Ward), Anthony V. Napolitano (41st Ward), Matthew J. O'Shea (19th Ward), Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward), Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward), Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward)
Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
Introduction Date: Nov 14, 2025
Final Action Date: 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 (16): 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), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Chris Taliaferro (29), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Angela Clay (46), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49)

Yea (32): Brian Hopkins (2), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), 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)

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. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Dec 3, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection (10 yea, 6 nay), at the City Council meeting. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Dec 10, 2025: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez and Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, the matter was Deferred and Published.
Jan 21, 2026: Substituted, City Council. Substituted on the floor.
Jan 21, 2026: Passed, City Council (32 yea, 16 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Quinn, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Feb 18, 2026: Vetoed, City Council. The matter was Vetoed. (Mayoral Veto - F2026-0023291)