Editor's Note: For more information, check out CBT's interview with Illinois NORML Executive Director Dan Linn about the current medical marijuana situation in the state and plans for full-on legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana.
Senate Bill 753 bill would legalize the possession and cultivation of marijuana for adults, while House Bill 218 would replace criminal penalties with a $100 fine.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Two separate proposals pending in the Illinois General Assembly could lead to dramatic changes for adults possessing up to 30 grams of marijuana in the state.
Both proposals – one filed in each chamber – would eliminate the possibility of jail time for simple possession of marijuana. Â While the House version would replace criminal penalties with a $100 fine, the Senate version would legalize the possession and limited cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 or older.
