Larry McKeon
- Democratic
Primary
Creates the Medical Cannabis Act. Provides that a person who has been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition and the person's primary caregiver may be issued a registry identification card by the Department of Human Services that permits the person or the person's primary caregiver to legally possess no more than 12 cannabis plants and two and one-half ounces of usable cannabis. Provides that a person who possesses a registry identification card is not subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty in any manner, or denial of any right or privilege, including civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, for the medical use of cannabis; provided that the qualifying patient or primary caregiver possesses an amount of cannabis that does not exceed 12 cannabis plants and two and one-half ounces of usable cannabis. Amends the Cannabis Control Act to make conforming changes consistent with the Medical Cannabis Act. Effective immediately.
No votes to display
Session Sine Die
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Human Services Committee; 005-006-000
Remains in Human Services Committee
Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
Remains in Human Services Committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Human Services Committee; 004-007-000
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Larry McKeon
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Introduced | HTML |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| House Amendment 001 |
Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Illinois General Assembly.
If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.