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IN SB0138

IN SB0138
Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21.

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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21. Makes possession of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid by a minor a Class B misdemeanor. Makes the sale of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid to a minor a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty under certain circumstances. Prohibits the sale of a vapor product to a minor and the possession of a vapor product by a minor. Increases the penalty for certain infractions involving minors and tobacco or e-liquids containing nicotine.

AI Summary

This bill addresses the sale and possession of certain products by minors, specifically focusing on low THC hemp extract, cannabinoids, e-liquids, vapor products, and tobacco. The legislation redefines a minor as a person under 21 years old and establishes new criminal penalties for selling or possessing these products. For sellers, providing low THC hemp extract or cannabinoids to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor, which can escalate to a Level 6 felony for repeat offenders or a Level 5 felony if the product causes serious bodily injury or death. Minors possessing such products will commit a Class B misdemeanor. The bill also increases penalties for selling e-liquids, tobacco, and vapor products to individuals under 21, classifying such sales as Class B or C infractions depending on whether the product contains nicotine. Additionally, the legislation expands definitions of distributable products and clarifies that these new restrictions do not imply the legal sale or possession of these substances by adults. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to strengthen regulations surrounding the sale and possession of potentially harmful products by young people.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing (10:30:00 3/12/2025 Room 156-A) (on 03/12/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/138/details
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/fiscal-notes/SB0138.03.ENGS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/SB0138.03.ENGS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/fiscal-notes/SB0138.03.ENGS.FN001.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/amendments/SB0138.02.COMS.AMS001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/SB0138.02.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/fiscal-notes/SB0138.02.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-reports/SB0138.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 11, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/votesheets/SB0138.01.INTR.00.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #5 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0138.01.INTR.AMS05.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #5 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/drafts/AM013805.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0138.01.INTR.AMS01.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0138.01.INTR.AMS02.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/drafts/AM013801.pdf
Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/committee-amendments/drafts/AM013802.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/SB0138.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0138/fiscal-notes/SB0138.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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