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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
Cannabis regulation. Permits the use of cannabis by: (1) a person at least 21 years of age; and (2) a person with a serious medical condition as determined by the person's physician. Establishes the adult use cannabis excise tax, and requires a retailer to transfer the tax to the department of state revenue for deposit in the state general fund. Exempts veterans from payment of the sales tax on medical or adult use cannabis. Establishes a cannabis program (program) to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sale of cannabis by holders of a valid permit. Establishes the Indiana cannabis commission (ICC) as a state agency to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, and establishes the ICC advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program. Requires that permit holders take steps to prevent diversion of cannabis to unauthorized persons. Requires that cannabis and cannabis products be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging cannabis in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on cannabis in accordance with rules set forth by the ICC. Establishes a procedure for the expungement of a cannabis related conviction if the act constituting the conviction becomes legal. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive cannabis regulation framework in Indiana that permits cannabis use for adults 21 and older and for patients with serious medical conditions. The bill creates the Indiana Cannabis Commission (ICC) to oversee and regulate the cannabis program, including issuing permits for growers, processors, retailers, and testing laboratories. It establishes an adult use cannabis excise tax starting at 1% in 2025 and increasing to 3% by 2027, with revenue deposited in the state general fund. Veterans would be exempt from sales tax on medical and adult use cannabis. The bill outlines strict regulations for cannabis organizations, including tracking systems, testing requirements, and packaging restrictions. It also creates a comprehensive system for patient and caregiver identification cards, with provisions for medical cannabis use, including allowing patients to cultivate up to six plants. The legislation includes provisions for research, employment protections, and a process for expunging certain previous cannabis-related convictions. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include specific provisions for THC-related driving offenses and paraphernalia regulations, ensuring that individuals operating within the new cannabis program are protected from criminal prosecution.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senator Walker K added as second author (on 01/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/113/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0113/SB0113.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0113/fiscal-notes/SB0113.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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