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Indiana’s Officials Uncertain of Trump’s “Right to Try” Act

Indiana still treats marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, following federal law. It is not legal to possess or use in the state. Following President Trump’s signing of the Right to Try bill, the Governor and Attorney General of Indiana are confused as to what that means for Indiana.

Since marijuana is in phase 2 status of a clinical trial, it is technically permissible in the Right to Try bill, WTHR 13 News reports. Governor Holcomb did, however, say that medical marijuana is not ruled out for patients in certain situations. He just seeks guidance on how to move forward.

Governor Holcomb said, “I do think that someone who is suffering from an illness or reacting to chemotherapy, we need to make sure we’re doing all we can for them, but it needs to be done legally.”

He also said, “I think the federal government needs to solve this once and for all before states continue with this hodge-podge inconsistent manner. We need to have the federal government solve this so states can get at what could work….I have asked for the federal government to deal with this and I’m awaiting that.”

The Indiana Attorney General, Curtis Hill, opposes marijuana legalization.

He said, “Our office is currently analyzing the new federal ‘right-to-try’ law to determine what, if any, impact it has on current Indiana law.”

As it’s understood in the bill’s language – those with a terminal or grave health status would be permitted to have access to medical marijuana.