Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB4015      — CANNABIS-VARIOUS

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill amends regulations regarding adult use cannabis in Illinois.

This bill updates the regulatory framework for cannabis, allowing information sharing between departments and changing storage rules for medical cannabis. It also redefines adult use cannabis for tax purposes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you work in the cannabis industry, this bill affects how your operation is regulated and taxed.
  • Consumers: As a consumer, you will need to follow new guidelines about how medical cannabis is stored in vehicles.

Summary

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department may disclose information collected in the course of an examination of a licensee or registrant to the Office of the Executive Inspector General. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, as used in each Act, "adult use cannabis" means cannabis subject to tax under the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law and the Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax Law. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 cultivation centers registered under this Act are subject to regulation exclusively as a cultivation center under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no driver or passenger, otherwise authorized to possess medical cannabis, may within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Cannabis

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  11. To Cannabis

  12. Assigned to Executive

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4015      do?
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department may disclose information collected in the course of an examination of a licensee or registrant to the Office of the Executive Inspector General. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, as used in each Act, "adult use cannabis" means cannabis subject to tax under the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law and the Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax Law. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 cultivation centers registered under this Act are subject to regulation exclusively as a cultivation center under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no driver or passenger, otherwise authorized to possess medical cannabis, may within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB4015     ?
SB4015      is sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4015     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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