INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans have introduced a bill in the statehouse that would legalize marijuana use for people 21 and older.
House Bill 1630, introduced by State Rep. Heath VanNatter of Kokomo, bypasses starting with legalizing medical marijuana, which would make Indiana the first to go straight to recreational-use legalization.
Under current Indiana law, marijuana possession is a Class B misdemeanor and can be charged as a felony for more aggravated cases, like prior drug convictions.
During the gubernatorial campaign, Gov. Mike Braun expressed an openness to some form of legalization. Other Indiana Republicans hinted at voting for some legalization.
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The bill is one of four marijuana bills introduced in the 2025 Indiana General Session.
VanNatter also authored House Bill 1145, which decriminalizes possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.
House Bill 1332, authored by Democratic State Rep. Blake Johnson of Indianapolis, would establish a 10% excise tax for pot, regulating how marijuana would be legal to grow and sell in the Hoosier state.
Senate Bill 113, authored by Democratic State Sen. Rodney Pol of Michigan City, would legalize medical marijuana for Hoosiers 21 and older with a serious medical condition. Users must have a prescription.
SB113 also makes a tax emption on pot for veterans.
Senate Bill 341, authored by Republican State Sen. Michael Young of Hendricks County, would legalize medical marijuana if it were removed as a federal Schedule I drug.
As of publication, HB 1630 has yet to be scheduled a committee hearing.
