HB2343

CANNABIS SOCIAL EQUITY

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2343 amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to establish financial.

HB2343 amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to create financial assistance programs for social equity applicants in the cannabis industry. The bill defines "social equity applicants" as those who reside in disproportionately impacted areas or have been arrested for offenses eligible for expungement. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is tasked with establishing grant, loan, and financial assistance programs for these applicants.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Feb 4, 2025

House

First Reading