If board members object to a federal change, they must publicly issue their reasons and allow for a hearing process before any state action moves forward.
By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana lawmakers could soon revisit debates over medical marijuana legalization, but state officials say it remains unclear when—or if—federal marijuana reclassification will formally trigger action in Indiana.
At a Monday meeting, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy reviewed a federal notice related to marijuana rescheduling but took no formal action. Board members said any future state response depends on the federal process becoming official.
That means Indiana’s marijuana laws remain unchanged, for now.
Even so, Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use. Bills for the 2027 session can’t be filed until later this year.
“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,” Bohacek, of Michiana Shores, said in a statement. “The use of medical marijuana has been proven to be beneficial for
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