SB0042

VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

Illinois SB0042 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow cannabis use and possession in vehicles by medical cardholders and adults, provided it is.

Illinois SB0042 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow medical cannabis cardholders and adults to possess and use cannabis in vehicles, provided it is in a secured, sealed, odor-proof, and child-resistant container. It prohibits law enforcement from stopping or detaining vehicles or inspecting them based solely on the odor of cannabis. Violations result in a Class A misdemeanor and potential revocation of medical cannabis card or caregiver status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–20 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in Senate

33 Yea

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20 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 9, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

May 6, 2025

4:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

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

May 22, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis

May 22, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee