2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1654: Legalization of cannabis.

Legislative Summary

Legalization of cannabis. Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. Requires the Indiana department of health to establish a program to issue a medical cannabis identification card to a patient whose physician has recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. Permits the sale of cannabis to a person less than 18 years of age if the person has been issued a medical cannabis identification card, and exempts purchases by a medical cannabis cardholder from sales tax. Makes conforming amendments.

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Bill History

1/21/2025
Authored by Representative Payne
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Zach Payne
Zach Payne
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/15/2025988.5 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/15/202581.9 KB