SB 164 — Regulation of Lawful Tetrahydrocannabinol Beverages
Last action — Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
The bill regulates the manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumption of lawful tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. A 'lawful THC beverage' is defined as a nonalcoholic beverage product that is infused with THC derived from a legal source of hemp that contains no more than 10 milligrams of total THC per serving. The bill permits a person that is registered (registrant) with the department of public health and environment (CDPHE) as a hemp products manufacturer to manufacture lawful THC beverages if the registrant uses an approved source of hemp, complies with rules adopted by the CDPHE related to product labeling, production, and transportation, and sells the lawful THC beverages under certain circumstances. A registrant that manufactures a lawful THC beverage shall only sell the lawful THC beverage to a wholesaler that is licensed by the state licensing authority in the department of revenue (DOR). The bill prohibits manufacturers from selling lawful THC beverages directly to a retail licensee or directly to a consumer. The bill directs the CDPHE to adopt rules related to the labeling, packaging, and consumer notice requirements for lawful THC beverages on or before January 1, 2028. A manufacturer of a lawful THC beverage shall also adhere to the testing standards and requirements adopted by the CDPHE for hemp products. A person licensed by the state licensing authority in the DOR (licensee) may sell a lawful THC beverage to a consumer if the licensee obtains a lawful THC beverage permit. A licensee must apply to the state licensing authority for the lawful THC beverage permit, and, if the lawful THC beverage permit is granted, the licensee may sell a lawful THC beverage under the rules of their existing license and additional rules adopted by the DOR specific to the sale of a lawful THC beverage. A licensee shall not:Sell a lawful THC beverage to an individual under 21 years old;Sell a lawful THC beverage to an individual who is visibly intoxicated;Allow a lawful THC beverage to be removed from the premises if the beverage is sold for on-site consumption;Permit the use of marijuana or marijuana products on the premises; orMix a lawful THC beverage and an alcohol beverage in the same container. The bill prohibits the manufacture or sale of lawful THC beverages that are made from synthetic or semi-synthetic cannabinoids. The bill directs the DOR, in consultation with the CDPHE, to adopt rules related to the sale, transportation, inventory, recall, and seizure of lawful THC beverages. The bill permits a local government to prohibit the sale of lawful THC beverages within the local government's jurisdiction.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf April 16, 2026
Action History
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Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Sponsors
- S. Woodrow · Primary
- M. Martinez · Primary
- Julie Gonzales · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- S. Woodrow
- M. Martinez
- Julie Gonzales Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (98)
98 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 98 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adrienne Benavidez | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 164 do?
- The bill regulates the manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumption of lawful tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. A 'lawful THC beverage' is defined as a nonalcoholic beverage product that is infused with THC derived from a legal source of hemp that contains no more than 10 milligrams of total THC per serving. The bill permits a person that is registered (registrant) with the department of public health and environment (CDPHE) as a hemp products manufacturer to manufacture lawful THC beverages if the registrant uses an approved source of hemp, complies with rules adopted by the CDPHE related to product labeling, production, and transportation, and sells the lawful THC beverages under certain circumstances. A registrant that manufactures a lawful THC beverage shall only sell the lawful THC beverage to a wholesaler that is licensed by the state licensing authority in the department of revenue (DOR). The bill prohibits manufacturers from selling lawful THC beverages directly to a retail licensee or directly to a consumer. The bill directs the CDPHE to adopt rules related to the labeling, packaging, and consumer notice requirements for lawful THC beverages on or before January 1, 2028. A manufacturer of a lawful THC beverage shall also adhere to the testing standards and requirements adopted by the CDPHE for hemp products. A person licensed by the state licensing authority in the DOR (licensee) may sell a lawful THC beverage to a consumer if the licensee obtains a lawful THC beverage permit. A licensee must apply to the state licensing authority for the lawful THC beverage permit, and, if the lawful THC beverage permit is granted, the licensee may sell a lawful THC beverage under the rules of their existing license and additional rules adopted by the DOR specific to the sale of a lawful THC beverage. A licensee shall not:Sell a lawful THC beverage to an individual under 21 years old;Sell a lawful THC beverage to an individual who is visibly intoxicated;Allow a lawful THC beverage to be removed from the premises if the beverage is sold for on-site consumption;Permit the use of marijuana or marijuana products on the premises; orMix a lawful THC beverage and an alcohol beverage in the same container. The bill prohibits the manufacture or sale of lawful THC beverages that are made from synthetic or semi-synthetic cannabinoids. The bill directs the DOR, in consultation with the CDPHE, to adopt rules related to the sale, transportation, inventory, recall, and seizure of lawful THC beverages. The bill permits a local government to prohibit the sale of lawful THC beverages within the local government's jurisdiction.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- Who sponsors SB 164?
- SB 164 is sponsored by S. Woodrow, M. Martinez, and Julie Gonzales (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 164?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 164?
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