Policy discussions about cannabis and intoxicating hemp products are heating up at the federal level and in many states, including Indiana. Since 2024, Indiana state legislators have introduced more than a dozen bills focused on related issues, although none have been signed into law. Favorable public support for legalizing cannabis for medical and adult use among Indiana residents suggests that these policy conversations will continue.
This report presents educational information and insights for those who are evaluating Indiana’s cannabis policies or considering potential alternatives. The authors’ goal was not only to assess the cannabis policy landscape in Indiana but to highlight the areas of uncertainty. The authors focus on four topics: cannabis policies throughout the country and in Indiana, cannabis use and size of the market in Indiana, cannabis-related criminal justice indicators for Indiana, and other outcomes related to cannabis use in Indiana.
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