Indiana Bill to Ban Under-21 THC Sales Stalls in House

Senate Bill 250 aimed to prohibit sale and advertising of hemp-derived THC products near schools and playgrounds

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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An Indiana bill that would have banned the sale and advertisement of hemp-based THC products to people under 21 within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds has stalled in the state's House of Representatives. Senate Bill 250 did not receive a second reading, effectively killing the legislation for this session.

Why it matters

The bill was intended to close a legal loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill that has allowed companies to sell high-potency THC products, which the bill's sponsor argued are harmful to youth. Its failure to advance raises concerns about access to these products for minors in Indiana.

The details

Senate Bill 250 would have prohibited the sale or advertisement of hemp-derived THC products to anyone under 21 years old within 1,000 feet of a school or playground. The bill's sponsor, an Indiana state legislator, argued it was a "common-sense approach to keeping harmful products out of our kids' hands." However, the bill did not receive a second reading in the state's House of Representatives, effectively killing it for the current legislative session.

  • Senate Bill 250 was introduced in the Indiana legislature in early 2026.
  • The bill did not receive a second reading in the Indiana House on February 26, 2026, stalling its progress.

The players

Senate Bill 250

An Indiana bill that aimed to ban the sale and advertisement of hemp-derived THC products to people under 21 within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.

Indiana State Legislator

The sponsor of Senate Bill 250, who argued the legislation was a "common-sense approach to keeping harmful products out of our kids' hands."

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What they’re saying

“The bill also closed the 'Farm bill loophole' derived from the 2018 Farm Bill, which created legal gray area that companies have claimed allows them to sell high-potency intoxicating THC products.”

— Indiana State Legislator, Sponsor of Senate Bill 250 (WSBT)

“I am disappointed the bill was not called down, as it is a common-sense approach to keeping harmful products out of our kids' hands.”

— Indiana State Legislator, Sponsor of Senate Bill 250 (WSBT)

What’s next

The failure of Senate Bill 250 means the legal gray area around high-potency hemp-derived THC products will likely continue in Indiana, raising concerns about youth access to these products. The issue may be revisited in a future legislative session.

The takeaway

The stalling of Senate Bill 250 highlights the ongoing debate around regulating emerging cannabis and hemp-derived products, particularly when it comes to protecting minors. The outcome underscores the challenges lawmakers face in crafting effective policies in this rapidly evolving landscape.