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IDOA releases informational bulletin for new Illinois Hemp Act

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 30, 2026 by Jason BrownJuly 2, 2026
IDOA releases informational bulletin for new Illinois Hemp Act

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA-DCR) released a bulletin that details the immediate changes to the Industrial Hemp Act. On Nov. 12, 2026, the Industrial Hemp Act will be repealed and replaced with the new Illinois … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois Hemp Act information bulletin, Illinois Hemp Act new rules, new Illinois Hemp Act, what's in the Illinois Hemp Act, when does the Illinois Hemp Act go into affect

IDFPR releases SB3222 fact sheet for dispensaries

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 26, 2026 by Jason BrownJuly 2, 2026
IDFPR releases SB3222 fact sheet for dispensaries

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently released an SB3222 Fact Sheet for licensed dispensing organizations. The release provides charts and information organized by subject matter that help break down the impact of the new laws.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged new cannabis laws in Illinois, SB3222 cannabis law in Illinois, SB3222 Fact Sheet for dispensaries

Are Illinois’ monthly cannabis sales about to change?

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 24, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 24, 2026
Is Illinois’ monthly cannabis sales about to change?

Now that Public Act 104-463 (Senate Bill 3222) has been signed into law, will the new provisions, such as doubling allotments and adding drive-through pickup, increase monthly cannabis sales in Illinois? The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis sales totals in Illinois, how much weed did Illinois sell, Illinois monthly cannabis sales, Illinois monthly cannabis sales totals

IDOA releases informational bulletin for new cannabis laws

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 22, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 24, 2026
IDOA releases informational bulletin for new cannabis laws

The Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA-DCR) released a bulletin that focuses on the immediate impacts of Senate Bill 3222 on cultivation centers, craft growers, infusers, and transporters licensed by the Division of Cannabis Regulation. The Division … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois Division of Cannabis Regulation bulletins, Illinois Industrial Hemp Act updates, new cannabis laws in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker signs cannabis omnibus bill into law

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 12, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 15, 2026
Gov. Pritzker signs cannabis omnibus bill into law

Today, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 3222, also known as the cannabis omnibus bill. Though the bill contains several provisions for consumers, medical patients, and licensed businesses, Pritzker mostly touted the bill’s new regulations on intoxicating hemp … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Changes in Illinois cannabis laws, Gov. Pritzker signs bill, new Illinois cannabis laws, what are the new cannabis laws in Illinois?

DCR revises cannabis forms for accessibility standards

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 5, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 9, 2026
DCR revises cannabis forms for accessibility standards

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) recently completed the revision of PDF document types to conform to current accessibility standards. The new forms and documents can be found here.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Division of Cannabis Regulation, Illinois cannabis forms, Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Division of Cannabis, new documents and forms

Illinois doubles cannabis possession limits

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 1, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 1, 2026
Illinois doubles cannabis possession limits

Although Illinois was the first state to legalize cannabis through legislation, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act cannabis possession limits have been lower than most other legal states. With the passage of Senate Bill 3222, possession limits for Illinois residents … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis possession limits in Ilinois, how much weed can you have on you in Illinois, Illinois doubles cannabis possession limits

Illinois legislators pass cannabis omnibus bill

Illinois News Joint Posted on June 1, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 12, 2026
Illinois legislators pass cannabis omnibus bill

In the final hours of the legislation session, Illinois House and Senate passed the most comprehensive amendments to laws pertaining to the cannabis and hemp industries in the state. The bill now heads to Governor J.B. Pritzker to sign into … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois cannabis amendments signed into law, Illinois Cannabis omnibus bill, new Illinois cannabis laws

Illinois Senate introduces parallel omnibus cannabis bill

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 21, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 21, 2026
Illinois Senate introduces parallel omnibus cannabis bill

Illinois Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford introduced today a parallel Senate bill that mirrors House Bill 5784 (HB5784). Senate Bill 20 (SB20) also contains multiple cannabis-related amendments across several state acts, from CBD and hemp to licensing and operations.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois hemp bills, Illinois omnibus cannabis bill, new cannabis bills in Illinois, Senate cannabis bills

Illinois House introduces omnibus cannabis bill, again

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 20, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 20, 2026
Illinois House introduces omnibus cannabis bill, again

Illinois Rep. Will Guzzardi introduced today a new House bill containing multiple cannabis-related amendments across several state acts. House Bill 5784 (HB5784) encompasses provisions from CBD and hemp to licensing and operations.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged current Illinois cannabis bills, Illinois canabis bills, Illinois hemp bills, new cannabis bills in Illinois

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