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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of any vehicle within the State while the person has, within 2 hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in the person's whole blood or other bodily substance, unless extenuating circumstances exist preventing the transportation of the driver from the scene to an authorized location where blood can be drawn due to the medical condition of the driver or safety issues at the accident location, but in no event shall the period exceed 3 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. Removes language providing that the 2-year time limit does not apply to the lawful consumption of cannabis by a qualifying patient who is in possession of a valid registry card, unless that person is impaired by the use of cannabis.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to prohibit driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle within two hours of having a detectable level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis, in one's blood or other bodily substance. This prohibition applies unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as a medical emergency for the driver or safety concerns at an accident scene, that prevent immediate blood testing, but the delay cannot exceed three hours after driving. The bill also removes an exception that previously allowed qualifying medical cannabis patients with a valid registry card to consume cannabis without this restriction, unless they were actually impaired.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/02/2026)
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