# Indiana HB 1285: Low THC hemp extract.

Indiana HB 1285, Low THC hemp extract., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) House bill sponsored by Garrett Bascom (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-06 (First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana HB 1285
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Low THC hemp extract.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-06
- Last action: 2026-01-06, First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
- Sponsor: Garrett Bascom (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Defines "hemp" as a cannabis plant that contains not more than 0.3% total THC. Defines "low THC hemp extract" as a substance that: (1) is derived from hemp; (2) does not contain more than 0.3% total THC; (3) does not contain synthetic or synthesized cannabinoids; (4) contains no other controlled substances; and (5) is not sold in a container that contains more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC. Provides that a person that manufactured low THC hemp extract before January 1, 2026, may continue to manufacture the product solely for out of state export. Prohibits the sale of products containing THC to minors, and the purchase, possession, or transport of products containing THC by minors. Makes conforming amendments.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Garrett Bascom (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Gregory Steuerwald (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Joanna King (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Commons (Republican), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-06: First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development (House)
- 2026-01-06: Authored by Representative Bascom (House)
- 2026-01-06: Coauthored by Representatives Commons, King, Steuerwald (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced House Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1285/versions/HB1285.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)
- HB 1249: Various criminal law matters. (signed)
- HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles. (signed)
- HB 1115: Homeowners association governance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced House Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1285/versions/HB1285.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
- [HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1249-2026)
- [HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1200-2026)
- [HB 1115: Homeowners association governance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1115-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1285-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).