Bill Summary

HB 1003 Open Cannabis Containers in Motor Vehicles (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Black Co Sponsors: Tendrich CS Sponsors: Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Summary
Open Cannabis Containers in Motor Vehicles: Prohibits person from possessing open cannabis container while operating or passenger in or on motor vehicle or while seated in or on motor vehicle that is parked or stopped within road; specifies circumstances in which open cannabis container is considered to be in person's possession; provides penalties; requires DHSMV to report certain violations to DOH & requires DOH to maintain records of such violations; authorizes local government to adopt certain ordinances; requires DOH to suspend or revoke registration of qualified patients & caregivers under specified circumstances. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
   H Criminal Justice Subcommittee
» H Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
01/05/26
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Filed
01/12/26
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Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
01/12/26
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Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
02/03/26
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On Committee agenda - Criminal Justice Subcommittee, 02/05/26, 9:00 am, 404 H - PCS
02/05/26
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Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee; 10 Yeas, 5 Nays
02/05/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
02/06/26
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Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1003
Filed on 01/05/26
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Amendment 1000 PCS
Criminal Justice Sub
Filed on 02/03/26
Adopted
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1003C1
Filed on 02/05/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
316.19361
381.986
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