Indiana State Senator to write legislation in 2027 that would legalize medical marijuana
The proposal would set tax and distribution rules, update impairment laws and keep recreational marijuana illegal, Bohacek said.
- On Monday, Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek announced plans to draft legislation for the 2027 session that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana while establishing tax policies and impairment standards.
- Senator Bohacek's proposal follows Governor Mike Braun signaling a growing willingness to consider the issue, while the federal government recently reclassified medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
- With 40 states already allowing medical cannabis, Jeff Staker of Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis supports the effort, stating, "Doing it here in Indiana, we just want to make sure we're doing it and we're doing it the best."
- The Indiana Chamber remains opposed to full legalization, citing workplace safety concerns, while The IPAC warned that legalization creates a "complex legal and regulatory framework" allowing black market growth.
- Seven months remain before the 2027 legislative session, during which Bohacek intends to draft protocols excluding recreational use while establishing mandatory police training to identify THC-related impairment.
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