Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1285: Low THC hemp extract.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
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.
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 7.1-5-7-5.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.10-2010, SECTION 9, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 5.1. (a) A permittee in a criminal prosecution or in a proceeding before the commission or a local board based upon a charge of unlawfully furnishing an alcoholic beverage or a product containing tetrahydrocannabinol to a minor may offer either or both of the following proofs as a defense or defenses to the prosecution or proceeding: (1) That: (A) the purchaser: (i) falsely represented the purchaser's age in a written statement, such as that prescribed by subsection (b), supported by two (2) forms of identification showing the purchaser to be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (ii) produced a driver's license bearing the purchaser's photograph; (iii) produced a photographic identification card, issued 2026 IN 1285--LS 6775/DI under IC 9-24-16-1 or a similar card, issued under the laws of another state or the federal government, showing that the purchaser was of legal age to make the purchase; or (iv) produced a government issued document bearing the purchaser's photograph and showing the purchaser to be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (B) the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary prudent person …
Sponsors
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068) · primary sponsor
- Commons, Matt (R)
- Joanna King (R, HD-049)
- Gregory Steuerwald (R, HD-040)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
- : Authored by Representative Bascom
- : Coauthored by Representatives Commons, King, Steuerwald
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Illicit Drugs, Substances, and Alcohol Offenses, CHILDREN AND MINORS; Crimes Against Children
Common questions
- What is HB1285?
- HB1285 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Low THC hemp extract.
- What does HB1285 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 HB1285?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1285?
- Garrett Bascom (R, HD-068), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1285?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1285
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