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SB 1772

CANNABIS HOSPITALITY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kimberly Lightford

Allows counties and municipalities to license on-site cannabis consumption venues and temporary events, with standards, fees, and safety requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 1772

SB 1772 — On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act (Introduced Feb 28, 2025)

Purpose / Intent

SB 1772 would authorize counties and municipalities in Illinois to license (1) temporary events and (2) permanent “cannabis hospitality venues” where cannabis and cannabis‑infused products may be consumed on premises and cannabis paraphernalia may be sold. The bill establishes minimum statewide standards for such permits and licenses, limits certain local regulatory powers, and makes conforming changes to the Smoke Free Illinois Act. The Act is effective immediately if enacted.

Key definitions

  • Cannabis, cannabis‑infused product, cannabis paraphernalia, and cannabis business establishment: as defined in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
  • Cannabis hospitality venue: a public or private restaurant, bar, or other business licensed under the bill that allows communal consumption of cannabis products.
  • Governmental unit: county or municipality.

Major provisions

Temporary event permits

  • Temporary events where cannabis or cannabis‑infused products are consumed require a temporary event permit issued by the local governmental unit for the premises.
  • Local ordinance prerequisites: before issuing permits, a governmental unit must adopt an ordinance establishing application requirements, permit fees, and maximum permit term.
  • Permit applications must include plans with date/time/address, ventilation for indoor consumption spaces, measures to obscure outdoor consumption from public view (hedges, barriers, opaque/translucent walls), and means to prevent unauthorized (including underage) entry.
  • Premises may not be within 500 feet of a primary or secondary school.
  • Permit fees must be reasonably related to inspection and regulatory costs.
  • Local governments may not (among other limits) ban attendees from bringing their own cannabis or paraphernalia to temporary events, prohibit food/non‑alcoholic beverage sales at venues already licensed for such sales, or adopt health/safety rules whose sole purpose is to deter events.

Cannabis hospitality venue licenses

  • Operators of on‑site cannabis consumption venues must hold a local cannabis hospitality venue license.
  • Premises cannot be located within 500 feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school.
  • Required ordinance elements include annual license renewal, application/licensure/renewal fees, restriction of consumption to designated areas, and public health/safety/industry best practices.
  • Ventilation: indoor smoking/vaping/aerosol areas must have ventilation systems that exhaust smoke/aerosols/vapors and meet applicable building code termination standards.
  • Outdoor consumption areas must be separated by fencing/barrier, located at least 15 feet from venue entrances/exits, and not be on a public way; outdoor consumption spaces must be visually obscured from public entry points.
  • Licenses must provide a designated smoke‑free area to isolate employees from cannabis smoke/vapors/aerosols, and venues must have plans to prevent underage access.
  • Licensing costs for entities qualifying as Social Equity Applicants under the Cannabis Tax and Regulation Act must be refunded.

Limits on local authority / Home‑rule

The bill restricts certain local regulatory actions (e.g., bans on patrons bringing cannabis, prohibitions on food sales at licensed venues, or adoption of standards solely to deter events). The synopsis also states the bill “limits home rule powers.”

Affected parties

  • Counties and municipalities (licensing and ordinance duties)
  • Event organizers and venue operators (permit/license requirements and conditioning)
  • Cannabis businesses and patrons (on‑premise consumption options)
  • Employees (workplace exposure protections)
  • Schools (protected by 500‑foot buffer)
  • Social equity applicants (refunded licensing costs if qualified)

Procedural status / Timeline (selected)

  • Introduced by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford: 02/28/2025
  • Referred to multiple committees; heard in committee 03/26/2025; reported favorably 03/27/2025
  • Placed on and removed from local & uncontested calendar: 04/10/2025
  • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration: 05/03/2025
  • Died in Community Affairs: 06/16/2025

Related legislation

  • Companion bill: HB 4513

Note: The bill text (as introduced) is partially redacted/truncated in places; this summary reflects the available provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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