CANNABIS MERGER Senate SponsorsSen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 20 ILCS 2105/2105-11735 ILCS 105/3-10from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-1035 ILCS 110/3-10from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-1035 ILCS 115/3-10from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-1035 ILCS 120/2-10from Ch. 120, par. 441-1035 ILCS 120/11from Ch. 120, par. 450410 ILCS 130/7410 ILCS 130/10410 ILCS 130/15410 ILCS 130/25410 ILCS 130/30410 ILCS 130/35410 ILCS 130/57410 ILCS 130/60410 ILCS 130/70410 ILCS 130/75410 ILCS 130/85410 ILCS 130/90410 ILCS 130/95410 ILCS 130/100410 ILCS 130/105410 ILCS 130/110410 ILCS 130/115410 ILCS 130/120410 ILCS 130/125410 ILCS 130/130410 ILCS 130/140410 ILCS 130/145410 ILCS 130/150410 ILCS 130/165410 ILCS 130/180410 ILCS 130/200410 ILCS 130/205410 ILCS 130/210410 ILCS 130/80 rep.410 ILCS 130/115.5 rep.410 ILCS 130/135 rep.410 ILCS 130/162 rep.410 ILCS 705/1-10410 ILCS 705/5-10410 ILCS 705/5-15410 ILCS 705/7-10410 ILCS 705/7-15410 ILCS 705/10-10410 ILCS 705/10-15410 ILCS 705/15-10410 ILCS 705/15-13 new410 ILCS 705/15-15410 ILCS 705/15-17 new410 ILCS 705/15-20410 ILCS 705/15-23 new410 ILCS 705/15-24 new410 ILCS 705/15-25410 ILCS 705/15-35410 ILCS 705/15-35.10410 ILCS 705/15-36410 ILCS 705/15-40410 ILCS 705/15-45410 ILCS 705/15-50410 ILCS 705/15-60410 ILCS 705/15-65410 ILCS 705/15-70410 ILCS 705/15-75410 ILCS 705/15-85410 ILCS 705/15-100410 ILCS 705/15-135410 ILCS 705/15-145410 ILCS 705/Art. 20 heading410 ILCS 705/20-10410 ILCS 705/20-15410 ILCS 705/20-20410 ILCS 705/20-21410 ILCS 705/20-30410 ILCS 705/20-35410 ILCS 705/20-45410 ILCS 705/25-35410 ILCS 705/30-10410 ILCS 705/30-30410 ILCS 705/30-35410 ILCS 705/30-45410 ILCS 705/35-25410 ILCS 705/35-30410 ILCS 705/40-25410 ILCS 705/45-5410 ILCS 705/50-5410 ILCS 705/55-5410 ILCS 705/55-10410 ILCS 705/55-30410 ILCS 705/55-65410 ILCS 705/55-85410 ILCS 705/60-5410 ILCS 705/60-10410 ILCS 705/65-5410 ILCS 705/65-10410 ILCS 705/65-30410 ILCS 705/65-38410 ILCS 705/65-42410 ILCS 705/20-50 rep.410 ILCS 705/30-50 rep.625 ILCS 5/11-502.1625 ILCS 5/11-502.15720 ILCS 685/2from Ch. 23, par. 2358-2Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes to provisions regarding disclosures. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Changes the definition of "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" and "adult use cannabis", beginning on January 1, 2026. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Adds provisional patients and Opioid Alternative Patient Program participants to certain provisions that include qualified patients. Adds and changes definitions. Adds references to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, designated caregivers, qualifying patients, Opioid Alternative Patient Program participants, or provisional patients may purchase an adequate medical supply at any dispensing organization licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the issuance or renewal of any medical cannabis cultivation permits will cease at the next renewal period. Makes conforming changes for transitions from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Sunsets or repeals certain provisions on certain dates. Makes other changes. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Adds and changes definitions. Makes changes to provisions concerning the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. In provisions regarding the Cannabis Business Development Fund, adds references to Social Equity Criteria Lottery Licensees. Makes changes to provisions concerning loans and grants to Social Equity Applicants. Provides for certain license mergers. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make conforming changes. Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act to repeal certain references to marijuana and hashish. Effective immediately. 4/29/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/29/2025SenateFirst Reading 4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments