Indiana lawmakers approve ban on outdoor marijuana ads, facing First Amendment challenges.

Indiana lawmakers have approved an amendment to House Bill 1390, which now includes a ban on outdoor advertising for marijuana and other controlled substances. The bill, initially focused on Bureau of Motor Vehicles matters, aims to prevent billboards from advertising products like marijuana, which is illegal in Indiana. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Jim Pressel, moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee despite opposition from advertisers citing First Amendment concerns. Advertisers suggest including disclaimers instead of a total ban.