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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Medical marijuana. Permits the use of medical marijuana by persons with serious medical conditions as determined by their physician. Establishes a medical marijuana program to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and dispensing of medical marijuana by holders of a valid permit. Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to implement and enforce the medical marijuana program. Requires that permit holders undertake steps to prevent diversion of medical marijuana to unauthorized persons. Requires that medical marijuana and medical marijuana products be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging medical marijuana in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on medical marijuana in accordance with rules set forth by the state department. Prohibits discrimination against medical marijuana users. Prohibits harassment of medical marijuana users by law enforcement officers, and prohibits cooperation with federal law enforcement officials seeking to enforce federal laws that criminalize the use of marijuana authorized in Indiana. Establishes the medical marijuana oversight committee to review appeals and grievances concerning the medical marijuana program. Provides a defense to prosecution for a person who operates a vehicle or motorboat with marijuana or its metabolite in the person's blood under certain conditions that involve medical marijuana. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive medical marijuana program in Indiana, permitting the use of medical marijuana for patients with serious medical conditions as determined by their physician. The bill creates a detailed regulatory framework managed by the Indiana Department of Health, which will oversee the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and dispensing of medical marijuana. Key provisions include establishing a permit system for medical marijuana organizations (growers, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories), creating an identification card program for patients and caregivers, and implementing strict guidelines for medical marijuana use. The bill provides protections for patients, prohibiting discrimination against medical marijuana users and establishing rules for physician certifications, patient rights, and medical marijuana transportation. It also creates a medical marijuana oversight committee to review appeals and grievances, sets specific limitations on possession and use (such as a daily limit of one ounce), and includes provisions for research and patient privacy. The bill amends existing laws to create legal defenses for medical marijuana users in certain situations, such as operating a vehicle, and establishes civil penalties for violations of the medical marijuana regulations. Importantly, the program is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the state time to develop the necessary infrastructure and regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1178/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1178/fiscal-notes/HB1178.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1178/HB1178.01.INTR.pdf |
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