HB1654: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
- Current Chamber: house
- Origin Chamber: house
- Description: Legalization of cannabis.
Legislators
Authors (1)
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Actions (2 total)
- Jan 21, 2025, 11:35 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Jan 21, 2025, 11:35 AM: Authored by Representative Payne
Digest
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.