H1003Introduced in the House
Open Cannabis Containers in Motor Vehicles
Introduced by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibits person from possessing open cannabis container while operating or passenger in or on motor vehicle or while seated in or on motor vehicle that is parked or stopped within road; specifies circumstances in which open cannabis container is considered to be in person's possession; provides penalties; requires DHSMV to report certain violations to DOH & requires DOH to maintain records of such violations; authorizes local government to adopt certain ordinances; requires DOH to suspend or revoke registration of qualified patients & caregivers under specified circumstances.
Where it stands
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Criminal Justice Subcommittee · February 5, 2026
10
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Baker | 17 | Yes |
| Sam Greco | 19 | Yes |
| J.J. Grow | 23 | Absent |
| Taylor Yarkosky | 25 | Yes |
| Bill Partington | 28 | Yes |
| Webster Barnaby | 29 | Yes |
| Robert Brackett | 34 | Yes |
| Rachel Plakon | 36 | Yes |
| Doug Bankson | 39 | Yes |
| Johanna Lopez | 43 | No |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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