An Indiana Republican state senator has announced plans to file legislation to legalize medical marijuana in the 2027 session in light of recent comments from the governor about the issue and as reform advances at the federal level under the Trump administration.
“In light of the governor’s openness to consider legislation regarding the legalization of marijuana, we need to consider a feasible marijuana policy that would be the most helpful to Hoosiers and the economy,” Sen. Mike Bohacek (R) said in a press release on Monday. “The use of medical marijuana has been proven to be beneficial for some medical disorders and could help people throughout the state who are suffering find some relief.”
Gov. Mike Braun (R) recently said the state is “more likely” to legalize marijuana now that the Trump administration is moving to federally reschedule cannabis.
Bohacek said his bill will include “plenty of parameters around the implementation and use of medical marijuana to ensure it’s being properly regulated and distributed by Hoosier healthcare professionals.”
“There are plenty of benefits medical marijuana can have, not only in a healthcare capacity, but also on our economy. Indiana has already allowed the sale of delta-8 THC and other similar
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