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Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1285: Low THC hemp extract.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1285 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Low THC hemp extract. Primary sponsor: Garrett Bascom (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Garrett BascomPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse68
Matt CommonsCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse13
Joanna KingCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse49
Greg SteuerwaldCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse40

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
  2. Authored by Representative Bascom
  3. Coauthored by Representatives Commons, King, Steuerwald

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source