The Indiana House voted Thursday to urge the federal government to loosen its grip on marijuana so the drug can be more effectively studied.

Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) says he thinks lawmakers should talk to experts and examine successes and failures in other states.

Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) spoke at a rally at the Statehouse to announce his bill to legalize cannabis for anyone with a serious medical condition.

Hill says he’s not opposed to expanding the legality of CBD products for medical treatment, but only if, for instance, they are FDA approved.

In the vote, 11 members supported a resolution opposing decriminalization of marijuana for any purpose. Three opposed, two members abstained.

Veterans made a direct response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's lack of support on the issue.

Gov. Eric Holcomb says he won’t support any push to decriminalize marijuana, even for medical use.

This year, the movement has a new focus, highlighting marijuana’s potential to curb the opioid epidemic.

They say Hoosiers can contribute to booming marijuana business in other states, and that new Indiana vaping and THC oil laws could be gateway regulations.

A total of 11 bills dealing with medicinal cannabis or hemp have been introduced this session.