SB0042Introduced in the Senate
VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes the requirement that cannabis within any area of a motor vehicle must be in an odor-proof container. Provides that if a motor vehicle is driven or occupied by an individual 21 years of age or over, a law enforcement officer may not stop or detain the motor vehicle or its driver nor inspect or search the motor vehicle, the contents of the motor vehicle, or the operator or passenger of the motor vehicle solely based on the odor of burnt or raw cannabis.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
May 23, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Criminal Committee · May 9, 2025
8
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Justin Slaughter | 27 | Yes |
| Rick Ryan | 36 | No |
| Patrick Sheehan | 37 | No |
| Will Guzzardi | 39 | Yes |
| Jaime Andrade | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Do Pass Criminal Law; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Third Reading - Passed; 033-020-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Do Pass / Standard Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate
Second Reading - Standard Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lisa Davis
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lisa Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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