Bill Status of SB 125   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura, Mattie Hunter, Karina Villa-Kimberly A. Lightford, Mike Simmons, Javier L. Cervantes, Suzy Glowiak Hilton and Mike Porfirio-Doris Turner-Adriane Johnson-Willie Preston

House Sponsors
(Rep. Dave Vella-Carol Ammons-La Shawn K. Ford-Lilian Jiménez-Sonya M. Harper, Kevin John Olickal, Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Kam Buckner, Kelly M. Cassidy, Will Guzzardi, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Justin Slaughter, Theresa Mah, Mary Beth Canty, Anne Stava-Murray, Laura Faver Dias, Jonathan Carroll, Rita Mayfield and Norma Hernandez)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  6/26/2024SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-502.15

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the odor of burnt or raw cannabis in a motor vehicle by itself shall not constitute probable cause for the search of a motor vehicle or person.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/11-502.1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that no driver or passenger, who is a medical cannabis cardholder, a medical cannabis designated caregiver, medical cannabis cultivation center agent, or dispensing organization agent may possess medical cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, and child-resistant container (rather than a secured, sealed or resealable, odor proof, and child resistant medical cannabis container) that is inaccessible. Provides that no driver or passenger may possess cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, child-resistant container (rather than a secured, sealed or resealable, odor proof, and child resistant cannabis container) that is inaccessible.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/11-502.1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no driver or passenger, who is a medical cannabis cardholder, a medical cannabis designated caregiver, medical cannabis cultivation center agent, or dispensing organization agent may possess medical cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, and child-resistant container (rather than a secured, sealed or resealable, odor proof, and child resistant medical cannabis container) that is inaccessible. Provides that no driver or passenger may possess cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, child-resistant container (rather than a secured, sealed or resealable, odor proof, and child resistant cannabis container) that is inaccessible. Provides that if a motor vehicle is driven or occupied by an individual 21 years of age or over, the odor of burnt or raw cannabis in a motor vehicle by itself shall not constitute probable cause for the search of the motor vehicle, vehicle operator, or passengers in the vehicle.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 5/11-502.1
625 ILCS 5/11-502.15
Adds reference to:
105 ILCS 5/27-24.2from Ch. 122, par. 27-24.2
105 ILCS 5/27-24.2a
625 ILCS 5/2-112from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 2-112
625 ILCS 5/6-107.5
625 ILCS 5/6-109
625 ILCS 5/6-117from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-117
625 ILCS 5/6-205
625 ILCS 5/6-206
625 ILCS 5/6-208from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-208
625 ILCS 5/6-301from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-301
625 ILCS 5/6-521from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-521
625 ILCS 5/7-211from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-211
625 ILCS 5/7-503from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-503
625 ILCS 5/11-306from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-306
625 ILCS 5/11-307from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-307
625 ILCS 5/11-501.01
625 ILCS 5/11-501.1
625 ILCS 5/11-703from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-703
625 ILCS 5/11-712 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1425from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1425

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the Secretary of State to include in the Illinois Rules of the Road publication and in adult driver education courses information advising drivers of the laws and best practices for safely sharing the roadway with bicyclists and pedestrians. Provides that advising drivers of the laws and best practices for safely sharing the roadway with bicyclists and pedestrians the examination to test an applicant's ability to read and understand official traffic control devices and knowledge of safe driving practices and the traffic laws of the State may be administered at a Secretary facility, remotely via the Internet, or in a manner otherwise specified by the Secretary of State in administrative rule. Allows the Secretary to destroy a driving record created 20 or more years ago for a person who was convicted of an offense and who did not have an Illinois driver's license if the record no longer contains any convictions or withdrawal of driving privileges due to the convictions. Provides that an offense committed on a military installation may affect whether a person's license is revoked, suspended, or restored. Removes language providing that a driver's license or registration and nonresident's operating privilege shall remain suspended and shall not be renewed nor shall any license or registration be issued to a person until: 2 years have elapsed following the date the driver's license and registrations were suspended and evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that during the period no action for damages arising out of a motor vehicle crash has been properly filed; and after the expiration of 5 years from the date of the crash, the Secretary of State has not received documentation that any action at law for damages arising out of the motor vehicle crash has been filed against the person. Provides that the Secretary shall compile a list of all securities on deposit for one year since the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (rather than for more than 3 years). Provides that traffic lights shall indicate and apply to bicyclists. Allows bicyclists to proceed across the roadway in the direction of a walk or walking person symbol and shall be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles and shall yield the right of way to all pedestrians. Restricts a bicyclist from starting to cross the roadway in the direction of a don't walk or upraised palm symbol. Provides that the operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall, if another lane of traffic proceeding in the same direction is available, make a lane change into another available lane with due regard for safety and traffic conditions, if practicable and not prohibited by law, before overtaking or passing the bicycle. Prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle on a pedestrian or bicycle lane, trail, or path designated by an official sign or marking for the exclusive use of bicycles or pedestrians. Allows the Secretary to suspend the driving privileges of and issue a fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service to a driver who operates a commercial motor vehicle that enters a highway rail grade crossing without sufficient space on the other side of highway rail grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle being operated without obstructing the passage of a train or other railroad equipment using the rails. Makes other and conforming changes. Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the driver education course shall also include information pertaining to the best practices for safely sharing the roadway with bicyclists and pedestrians. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/24/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  1/24/2023SenateFirst Reading
  1/24/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/3/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3/3/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/3/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3/3/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments
  3/8/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  3/8/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  3/8/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  3/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/10/2023SenatePostponed - Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  3/10/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 24, 2023
  3/22/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Senate Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/23/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety; 009-001-000
  3/23/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2023
  3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  3/24/2023SenateSecond Reading
  3/24/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2023
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety
  3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety; 008-001-000
  3/30/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Ventura
  3/30/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  3/30/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 033-020-000
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  3/31/2023HouseArrived in House
  3/31/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  4/11/2023HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2023HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  4/20/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/26/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/26/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/26/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  4/26/2023HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Norma Hernandez
  4/28/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  5/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  5/20/2024HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Vella
  5/22/2024HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  5/22/2024HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
  5/22/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
  5/22/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/22/2024HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/22/2024HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-039-000
  5/22/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
  5/22/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  5/22/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/22/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/22/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/24/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  5/24/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-039-000
  5/24/2024SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
  5/24/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 24, 2024
  6/26/2024SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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