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IL HB4515

IL HB4515
CANNABIS-COMM COLL VOC PROG


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Replaces references to the Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program and the Community College Cannabis Vocational Training Pilot Program with references to the Community College Cannabis Vocational Training Program. Repeals provisions that would automatically repeal the Program on July 1, 2026. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide grants from appropriations from the Cannabis Business Development Fund to community colleges licensed under the Community College Vocational Training Program, and requires the Department to adopt rules. Provides that the community colleges that received a license before the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be deemed to be licensed Responsible Vendor Program Training Providers and that such designation may be revoked for cause under rules adopted by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to permanently establish the Community College Cannabis Vocational Training Program, removing a previous sunset clause that would have ended the program on July 1, 2026. It also allows the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to provide grants from the Cannabis Business Development Fund to community colleges that are licensed under this program, and requires the DCEO to create rules for this process. Additionally, community colleges that were already licensed before this bill became law are now considered licensed Responsible Vendor Program Training Providers, though this designation can be revoked by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for cause. The bill also makes conforming changes to reflect these updates.

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (on 02/24/2026)

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