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HB 2926

Relating to the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in cases of denial; prescribing an effective date.

2025 Regular Session

Illinois HB 2926 lets licensed dispensaries deliver, pickup, and drive-through cannabis to qualifying patients and adults 21+, with verification, records, and enhanced security.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 2926

HB 2926 — Cannabis delivery (summary)

Note: The uploaded document contains fragments from multiple states. The operative provisions summarized below reflect the Illinois bill filed in early February 2025 by Representative Bob Morgan (HB 2926), which amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

At a glance

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Bob Morgan
  • Introduced: Early February 2025
  • Current status: Referred to Rules Committee (has had first reading and related committee referrals)
  • Title / focus: Amend state medical and adult‑use cannabis law to clarify lawful patient use, revise operational rules for licensed dispensing organizations, and permit delivery/pickup/drive‑through options under specified conditions.

Purpose / intent

To modernize and clarify Illinois cannabis law by (1) reaffirming legal protections for qualifying medical cannabis patients and provisional registrants, (2) updating definitions and operational rules for licensed cannabis businesses, and (3) permitting licensed dispensing organizations to offer delivery, pickup, and drive‑through services with added verification, recordkeeping, and security requirements.

Key provisions

  • Compassionate Use Act

    • Clarifies that cannabis products purchased by qualifying patients, provisional patients, or designated caregivers at licensed dispensing organizations are lawful products under state law.
    • Affirms that cardholders (including provisional registrants) are not to be considered unlawful users or addicted solely because of their registration or participation.

  • Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (major changes)

    • Definitions: Adds/adjusts definitions (e.g., cannabis, dispensing organization, adult‑use cultivation/dispensing licenses, “advertise,” etc.).
    • Age/verification: Dispensing organizations may not sell cannabis unless purchaser is verified as 21+ OR is a registered qualifying patient, provisional patient, or designated caregiver. Agents must verify registration cards where applicable.
    • Delivery / pickup / drive‑through:
    • Removes blanket prohibitions on drive‑through windows for dispensing organizations and allows pickup/drive‑through service for purchasers over 21 and for qualifying patients/designated caregivers when applicable.
    • Explicitly permits delivery of cannabis/cannabis‑infused products to the residence of qualifying patients, provisional patients, or designated caregivers, subject to requirements (see recordkeeping & security).
    • Provides exception to transportation prohibition when transporting for delivery by a dispensing organization.
    • Inventory & recordkeeping:
    • Requires dispensing organizations to maintain internal, confidential records of all deliveries to registered qualifying/provisional patients or designated caregivers, with specified retention/record requirements.
    • Security:
    • Adds or tightens security requirements for dispensing organizations (staffing, transport controls, premises security).
    • Operational prohibitions and other license and advertising rules are revised to reflect the above changes.

Who is affected

  • Licensed dispensing organizations (operational, security, recordkeeping, and delivery procedures)
  • Qualifying medical cannabis patients, provisional registrants, and designated caregivers (expanded clarity and delivery/pickup access)
  • Adult purchasers (age‑verification rules)
  • Regulatory agencies (DFPR, Dept. of Agriculture and others overseeing licensing, compliance, and enforcement)

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Filed in early February 2025; sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan.
  • Has had first reading and committee referrals; currently under committee review (Rules Committee / other assigned committees). Further committee action, amendments, and votes will determine final passage.

Considerations / likely impacts

  • Increases consumer access options (home delivery, pickup, drive‑through), especially for medical patients who may have mobility or transportation barriers.
  • Imposes new compliance burdens on dispensaries (confidential delivery logs, security and verification systems).
  • Raises enforcement and regulatory questions (hours/areas for delivery, third‑party courier rules, data privacy for delivery records) that may be addressed in implementing rules or future amendments.

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

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