Bill > HB2585

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify regulations around cannabis possession in motor vehicles. Specifically, it removes the requirement that cannabis be stored in an "odor-proof" container for both medical and adult-use cannabis. For drivers and passengers who are 21 years or older, law enforcement officers are now prohibited from stopping, detaining, searching, or inspecting a vehicle solely based on the smell of burnt or raw cannabis. The bill maintains existing restrictions on using cannabis while in a vehicle and requires that cannabis still be kept in a secured, sealed, child-resistant, and inaccessible container. For medical cannabis cardholders who violate these rules, the bill continues to mandate potential penalties including a Class A misdemeanor, a two-year revocation of their medical cannabis card, and potential suspension of their status as a caregiver or cannabis industry agent. By removing the "odor-proof" requirement, the bill appears to reduce potential grounds for vehicle searches and provide more flexibility for legal cannabis users while maintaining safety regulations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2585&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104