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HB 4782

VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock and 11 co-sponsors

HB 4782 aims to regulate cannabis in Illinois motor vehicles, with the act taking effect upon becoming law.

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4782

Illinois HB 4782 (104th General Assembly) – VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE

Overview and intent

  • HB 4782 is a bill introduced by Rep. Lisa Davis, with multiple joint sponsors, filed on February 18, 2026.
  • The amendment provided in the record adds a standard “Effective date” clause stating: “This Act takes effect upon becoming law.” This clarifies when the provisions would take effect if enacted.
  • The action history shows committee progress and multiple sponsor additions, with initial referral to Judiciary – Criminal Committee and subsequent Rules Committee actions.

Core purpose

  • The bill focuses on regulating cannabis-related activities within vehicles under Illinois law. Based on the title, the measure aims to address cannabis in vehicles, likely touching on prohibitions, penalties, enforcement, or related administrative frameworks. The exact substantive provisions are not included in the provided text, but the title indicates a focus on cannabis in a vehicle context within the Department of Transportation/Vehicle code framework.

Key provisions (as indicated by the record)

  • Amendment clarifies effective date: “This Act takes effect upon becoming law.”
  • The amendment is inserted on page 3, below line 6, per Amendment No. ___ (the exact text beyond the effective date is not shown in the excerpt).
  • The bill has been amended by House Committee Amendment No. 1 and referred/re-referred through Judiciary – Criminal and Rules committees, indicating potential revisions to penalties, enforcement, or vehicle seizure/uses related to cannabis in vehicles.

Who/what is affected

  • Individuals operating or occupying motor vehicles in Illinois.
  • Law enforcement and the judiciary in Illinois, particularly those handling cannabis-related offenses and vehicle code violations.
  • Potentially vehicle owners, drivers, passengers, and individuals in custody or subject to vehicle inspections or searches.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filed: February 18, 2026.
  • First Reading: February 6, 2026 (the date shown in the history suggests initial action earlier in the session).
  • Referred to Rules Committee, then to Judiciary – Criminal Committee, indicating standard legislative processing for criminal/vehicular provisions.
  • Amendments:
    • House Committee Amendment No. 1 filed February 18, 2026.
    • Amendment No. 1 moved through Rules and referred/re-referred as part of the process (March 18 and March 27, 2026 entries show activity and Rule 19 actions).
  • The most explicit procedural addition is the explicit effective date clause added by Amendment No. 1 (takes effect upon becoming law).
  • The bill’s final enactment timeline depends on passage by both chambers and signature by the Governor; the current record only notes the amendment and committee referrals.

Note on substantive detail

  • The provided materials do not include the full text of the bill’s substantive provisions (e.g., specific prohibitions, penalties, construction, exceptions, operational guidelines for cannabis in vehicles, testing thresholds, or civil penalties).
  • For a complete understanding of impact, access to the full bill text (as introduced and any subsequent amendments) would be needed to identify:
    • Where cannabis in vehicles is addressed (e.g., open container prohibitions, possession limits, impairment standards, marijuana in passenger compartments, under-21 provisions).
    • Penalties (fines, fines ranges, license suspensions, vehicle impoundment).
    • Enforcement mechanisms (departmental rules, police procedures, consent/search standards).
    • Enforcement exemptions (medical marijuana considerations, federal/tribal interactions).
    • Effective date specifics beyond the general “takes effect upon becoming law.”

Bottom-line

  • HB 4782 seeks to regulate cannabis-related issues in the context of Illinois motor vehicles, with an amendment clarifying that the act becomes effective upon enactment.
  • The bill is in the early stages of legislative processing with amendments under consideration, and the exact substantive provisions require review of the full bill text and any subsequent amendments to determine the precise impact on drivers, passengers, enforcement, and penalties.

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

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