Indiana House Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC
Indiana House Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC
16 Apr, 2025 – Indiana lawmakers are nearing final approval of Senate Bill 478, a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC products by establishing age limits, testing standards, labeling requirements, and a state licensing system to protect consumers and prevent sales to minors.
Indiana Republicans Refuse to Consider Marijuana Legalization Amendment in Budget Bill
15 Apr, 2025 – Indiana Senate Republicans rejected a marijuana legalization amendment to the state’s budget bill on April 14, as Democratic Sen. Rodney Pol’s proposal to create a regulated cannabis market was defeated in a voice vote.
SB 478 Advances: Indiana Moves Closer to Delta-8 THC Regulation
9 Apr, 2025 – Indiana’s SB 478, a bill to regulate delta-8 THC products, has cleared its third House committee and now moves to the chamber floor. The bill introduces licensing limits, bans on certain retailers, and gives oversight to the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
Indiana Senate Advances Bill to Ban Marijuana Billboard Ads
25 Mar, 2025 – Indiana lawmakers approve an amendment to House Bill 1390 that would ban billboard ads for marijuana and other illegal substances, citing concerns over public confusion and cannabis legality. The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further debate.
Senate Bill 478 Seeks Control Over Indiana’s Hemp THC Market
25 Mar, 2025 – Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with Senate Bill 478 to regulate delta-8 THC and craft hemp products, though critics warn that the bill’s amended language could lead to the sale of high-potency THC products and complicate enforcement.
New Indiana Legislation Approves Saliva Testing for Drug-Impaired Driving Cases
18 Feb, 2025 - The Indiana House has passed House Bill 1119, authorizing the use of specific saliva tests as admissible evidence for detecting THC in drivers, aiming to enhance the efficiency of impaired driving prosecutions.
Hamilton County Grower Loses 7,000 Hemp Plants in State Crackdown
11 Feb, 2025 – Indiana State Police seized 7,000 hemp plants from an unlicensed grower in Hamilton County. The grower failed to comply with Indiana hemp laws, which require a state-issued license for legal cultivation. Authorities continue to enforce cannabis and hemp regulations to prevent unlicensed operations.
Indiana House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis from Schedule 1 Listing
27 January 2025 – Indiana House Republicans blocked an amendment to remove cannabis from the state’s Schedule I controlled substances list. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Kyle Miller, was ruled out of order in a party-line vote, reinforcing Indiana’s restrictive stance on marijuana. With public support for medical cannabis legalization growing and surrounding states profiting from cannabis sales, advocates argue that Indiana is falling behind.
Indiana Lawmakers Debate Cannabis Legalization and Driving Laws
18 January 2025 - Indiana considers two pivotal marijuana bills: HB 1630 to legalize recreational use for adults and HB 1119 to set a THC driving limit. Explore the potential impacts on residents, markets, and the cannabis industry.