After years of hard work led by Illinois NORML and Chicago NORML, Illinois became the first state body to legislatively legalize and regulate marijuana for responsible adults by passing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2).

“Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. Importantly, the bill provides much-needed relief to those most harmed by the legacy of prohibition and emphasizes giving those who have been most harmed by cannabis criminalization preference in establishing a foothold in this new industry,” said Illinois NORML Executive Director Dan Linn.

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