A new bill introduced in Indiana would decriminalize the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.
House Bill 1145, sponsored by Republican State Representative Heath VanNatter and filed yesterday, would remove criminal penalties for the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana, for those 21 and older. This would mark a significant shift from current state law, with the possession of any amount of marijuana a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail.
The legislation, which has been referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code would maintain current penalties for marijuana cultivation and possession of larger quantities. If the measure were to be approved by the House and Senate and signed into law by Governor Mike Brain, the proposed changes would take effect on July 1, 2025,
You can find the full text of House Bull 1145 by clicking here.
Also yesterday, State Representatives Jim Lucas (R) and Shane Lindauer (R) filed House Bill 1178, which would make Indiana the 40th medical marijuana state.
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