IN HB 1285
died on adjournmentLow THC hemp extract.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1285 pass?
No. IN HB 1285 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-06): First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
What is IN HB 1285 about?
Defines "hemp" as a cannabis plant that contains not more than 0.3% total THC. Defines "low THC hemp extract" as a substance that: (1) is derived from hemp; (2) does not contain more than 0.3% total THC; (3) does not contain synthetic or synthesized cannabinoids; (4) contains no other controlled substances; and (5) is not sold in a container that contains more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC. Provides that a person that manufactured low THC hemp extract before January 1, 2026, may continue to manufacture the product solely for out of state export. Prohibits the sale of products containing THC to minors, and the purchase, possession, or transport of products containing THC by minors. Makes conforming amendments.
Who sponsors IN HB 1285?
Garrett Bascom is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1285, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Defines "hemp" as a cannabis plant that contains not more than 0.3% total THC. Defines "low THC hemp extract" as a substance that: (1) is derived from hemp; (2) does not contain more than 0.3% total THC; (3) does not contain synthetic or synthesized cannabinoids; (4) contains no other controlled substances; and (5) is not sold in a container that contains more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC. Provides that a person that manufactured low THC hemp extract before January 1, 2026, may continue to manufacture the product solely for out of state export. Prohibits the sale of products containing THC to minors, and the purchase, possession, or transport of products containing THC by minors. Makes conforming amendments.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-06 — First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Garrett Bascomauthor
- Gregory Steuerwaldcoauthor
- Joanna Kingcoauthor
- Matt Commonscoauthor
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Newest first
2026-01-06
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-06
Authored by Representative Bascom
2026-01-06
Coauthored by Representatives Commons, King, Steuerwald
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