Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1130: Craft hemp.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Establishes a regulatory framework for hemp and craft hemp. Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Makes conforming changes.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SECTION 1. IC 7.1-2-3-33, AS AMENDED BY P.L.49-2020, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 33. The commission is authorized and (2) enforce a penalty for a violation of; IC 7.1-8, IC 35-46-1-10, IC 35-46-1-10.2, IC 35-46-1-11, IC 35-46-1-11.2, IC 35-46-1-11.4, IC 35-46-1-11.5, IC 35-46-1-11.7, or IC 35-46-1-11.8. SECTION 2. IC 7.1-5-7-18 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 18. (a) A law enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties may engage an individual who and (2) less than twenty-one (21) years of age; to receive or purchase craft hemp, a product that contains low THC hemp extract, or a product that contains craft hemp, as part of an enforcement action under this article. 2026 IN 1130--LS 6594/DI (b) The initial or contemporaneous receipt or purchase of craft hemp, a product that contains low THC hemp extract, or a product that contains craft hemp may only: (1) occur under the direction of a law enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties; and (2) be part of an enforcement action. SECTION 3. IC 7.1-5-10-15, AS AMENDED BY P.L.159-2014, SECTION 80, IS AMENDED TO READ …
Sponsors
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074) · primary sponsor
- Jake Teshka (R, HD-007)
- Heath VanNatter (R, HD-038)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
- : Authored by Representative Bartels
- : Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, VanNatter
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Illicit Drugs, Substances, and Alcohol Offenses, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses
Common questions
- What is HB1130?
- HB1130 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Craft hemp.
- What does HB1130 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What is the status of HB1130?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1130?
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1130?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1130
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