Updated February 2010

“Medical” marijuana bill in Illinois

In May 2009 the Illinois Senate passed SB 1381, a bill that seeks to legalize marijuana under the guise of medicine, by a 30-28 vote. The measure was then sent to the House where it passed the Human Services Committee but was not acted on by the full House before adjournment. SB 1381 carried over to the 2010 session and could be heard in committee this month.

Please contact your Representative and urge them to vote “NO” on SB 1381.

Other steps you can take to stop the passage of SB 1381 include:

•Visiting your Representative at either their state or local office
•Phoning your legislator
•Speaking to organizations in your community about this legislation
•Submitting a Letter to the Editor or an Opinion Editorial to your local media outlet.
•Becoming a member of S.O.S.

Open Legislation:

SB 1381 seeks to legalize marijuana under the guise of medicine.

Click here for information on drug policy history in Illinois.