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Illinois Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Without Public Details

As it stands now, Senate Bill 7 is what is referred to as a “shell bill,” which can be amended with substantial language in the future.

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There are no details filed yet for a bill to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana in Illinois, but that did not stop the state Senate Executive Committee from voting on the measure Wednesday.

As it stands now, Senate Bill 7 is what is referred to as a “shell bill,” which can be amended with substantial language in the future. The shell bill passed committee by a 12-4 vote, with all four Republicans present voting against.

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“We’re going to be coming back to the committee with the full amendment,” said state Sen. Heather Steans, the bill’s sponsor. “Hopefully we’re going to file it by the end of April and we’re going to have plenty of time to hear it and debate it.”

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