Bill > HB1055

This bill amends the Criminal Identification Act to modify the definition of a "Minor Cannabis Offense" by expanding the amount of cannabis from 30 grams to 100 grams that can be considered for expungement. Under the new definition, a Minor Cannabis Offense is a violation of specific provisions of the Cannabis Control Act involving not more than 100 grams of any substance containing cannabis, provided the violation did not include a penalty enhancement and is not associated with an arrest, conviction, or disposition for a violent crime as defined in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. This change effectively makes it easier for individuals with slightly larger amounts of cannabis to have their records expunged, potentially reducing the long-term legal consequences of low-level cannabis-related offenses. The bill maintains the existing protections that prevent expungement for offenses involving violent crimes or enhanced penalties, ensuring that more serious cannabis-related infractions remain on an individual's criminal record.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1055&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104