IL
Illinois
Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Illinois. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
Recreational
Medical
● LIVE STATUS
Updated 4 days ago · April 1, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 1 bills tracked
▲ 0% Pro-Access · 0 bills
1 bills · 100% Restrictive ▼
Legislature is actively pushing to restrict access.
Illinois Bills Tracker
1 bill tracked
SB0042
▼ Restrictive
In Committee
VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
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🕐 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · May 23, 2025
🗳 Vote: APR 10
SB0042 prohibits cannabis use and possession of open cannabis containers in vehicles, impacting consumer convenience and public safety in Illinois. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Illinois for adults 21+. Illinois was the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through the legislature (rather than a voter initiative) in 2019, with adult-use sales beginning January 1, 2020. The state emphasizes social equity in licensing.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 30g (residents), 15g (non-residents)
- ⓘ Home grow: 5 plants (patients only)
