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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes the requirement that cannabis within any area of a motor vehicle must be in an odor-proof container. Provides that if a motor vehicle is driven or occupied by an individual 21 years of age or over, a law enforcement officer may not stop or detain the motor vehicle or its driver nor inspect or search the motor vehicle, the contents of the motor vehicle, or the operator or passenger of the motor vehicle solely based on the odor of burnt or raw cannabis.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify regulations around cannabis possession in motor vehicles. The legislation removes the requirement that cannabis must be stored in an odor-proof container, instead specifying that it should be in a secured, sealed or resealable, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible. A significant new provision protects individuals 21 years and older from being stopped, detained, or searched by law enforcement solely because of the odor of cannabis (either burnt or raw). For medical cannabis cardholders and adult cannabis users, the bill maintains existing prohibitions against using cannabis while in a vehicle, but eliminates the previous "odor-proof" container requirement. Violations of the cannabis possession rules remain a Class A misdemeanor, and for medical cannabis cardholders, can result in additional penalties such as card revocation. The bill appears to be part of ongoing efforts in Illinois to refine cannabis-related regulations and reduce potential discriminatory enforcement practices by law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Lisa Davis (D)*,
Rachel Ventura (D)*,
Javier Cervantes (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 05/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=42&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0042ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0042eng.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0042sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0042.htm |
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