Industrial hemp is still illegal to grow in Indiana outside of research. However, dozens of Hoosiers told the committee they think industrial hemp should be legal.

Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne) says a change to the hemp bill shouldn't impact bills to legalize cannabidiol, or CBD, which is derived from hemp.

The bill passed a Senate committee, even as supporters face pushback from some skeptical lawmakers.

Indiana is one of a handful of states that allows hemp cultivation for commercial purposes, but federal laws mean it can only be used for research.