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IN SB0286

IN SB0286
Cannabis regulation.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/27/2026

Introduced Session

2026 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 program in Indiana, permitting cannabis use for individuals 21 and older and for those with serious medical conditions as certified by a physician. It creates the Indiana Cannabis Commission (ICC) to oversee licensing, regulation, and enforcement of cannabis cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sales. The bill introduces an adult-use cannabis excise tax, exempts veterans from sales tax on cannabis, and mandates child-resistant packaging and independent testing for cannabis products, while prohibiting child-appealing packaging. It also allows for research on cannabis and provides a process for expunging past cannabis-related convictions if the act becomes legal. Additionally, the bill modifies laws related to operating vehicles under the influence of THC and clarifies that certain paraphernalia and cannabis possession/dealing are not illegal if in compliance with the new cannabis program.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senator Walker K added as second author (on 01/15/2026)

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