Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB250: Regulation of hemp.
Status: In committee, February 23, 2026
Defines "THC" for purposes of Indiana alcohol and tobacco law. Expands certain crimes concerning alcohol and tobacco, including crimes regarding possession by minors and sales to minors, to include products containing THC. Provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products chapter is a deceptive act. Provides that the offense of aiding unlawful possession includes unlawful possession of a product containing THC. Provides that the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) shall conduct random inspections of locations where products containing THC are sold. Allows law enforcement officers to engage minors who are at least 16 years of age to purchase THC products as part of a law enforcement action. Enacts provisions regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transportation of hemp derived cannabinoid products (hemp derived cannabinoid products law). Requires the commission to enforce and administer the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Provides for issuance of: (1) manufacturer permits; (2) distributor permits; (3) retail permits; and (4) carrier permits; for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Prohibits the sale of hemp derived cannabinoid products online or by delivery. Provides that a person issued a manufacturer permit may manufacture hemp derived cannabinoid products only in Indiana. Imposes packaging and labeling requirements for hemp derived cannabinoid products. Requires testing of hemp derived cannabinoid products and provides that the commission may spot test hemp derived cannabinoid products for compliance with the hemp derived cannabinoid products law. Specifies circumstances under which a hemp derived cannabinoid product shall be treated as if it is marijuana. Creates the hemp derived cannabinoid products fund and specifies purposes for which money in the fund shall be used. Imposes restrictions on advertising of hemp derived cannabinoid products. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of the hemp derived cannabinoid prod
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure and to make an appropriation.
From the amended text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure and to make an appropriation. SECTION 1. IC 7.1-1-3-46.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 46.5. "THC" means tetrahydrocannabinol, including hemp derived cannabinoid products, synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant or in the resinous extractives of Cannabis, and synthetic substances, derivates, and their isomers with a similar chemical structure and pharmacological activity. SECTION 2. IC 7.1-5-7-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to a substance that meets all of the following requirements: (1) The substance contains cannabidiol or cannabigerol. (2) The substance does not contain THC or any other cannabinoids. ES 250--LS 7117/DI (3) The substance does not contain alcohol or any other controlled substances. SECTION 3. IC 7.1-5-7-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.159-2014, SECTION 49, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 7. (a) Subject to IC 7.1-5-1-6.5, it is a Class C misdemeanor for a minor to (2) consume an alcoholic beverage or a product containing THC; or (3) transport an alcoholic beverage or a product containing THC on a public highway when not accompanied …
Sponsors
- Aaron Freeman (R, SD-032) · primary sponsor
- Carrasco, Cyndi (R)
- Blake Doriot (R, SD-012)
- Eric Koch (R, SD-044)
- Gary Byrne (R, SD-047)
- Scott Baldwin (R, SD-020)
- Young, Michael (R)
- Brett Clark (R, SD-024)
- Jean Leising (R, SD-042)
Latest actions
- : Representatives Steuerwald, DeLaney added as cosponsors
- : Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- : Representative Zimmerman added as cosponsor
- : Referred to the House
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 123: yeas 35, nays 13
- : House sponsor: Representative Bascom
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
- : Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- : Senators Koch, Byrne added as coauthors
Votes
- SB0250.03.COMS (January 28, 2026): 35 yea, 13 nay, passed
Subjects: AGENCIES; Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC), MARIJUANA, LAW ENFORCEMENT; Generally, AGENCIES; Indiana State Police (ISP), AGENCIES; Department of Agriculture (ISDA), CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Motor Vehicle Offenses (Excluding Traffic Violations), AGRICULTURE; Crops
Common questions
- What is SB250?
- SB250 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Regulation of hemp.
- What does SB250 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure and to make an appropriation.
- What is the status of SB250?
- In committee as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Representatives Steuerwald, DeLaney added as cosponsors (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB250?
- Aaron Freeman (R, SD-032), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB250?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/250
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