CS/HB 1003: Open Cannabis Containers in Motor Vehicles
GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice Subcommittee ; Black ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Tendrich
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.
Last Action: 2/6/2026 House - Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/5/2026 House • Filed
1/12/2026 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2/3/2026 House • PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
2/5/2026 House • Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
2/6/2026 House • Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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CS/HB 1003, Committee Substitute 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/5/2026 at 12:44 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 2/5/2026 (pdf)
Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1056 Open Containers of Marijuana Products in Motor Vehicles Martin Similar Last Action: 1/13/2026 S Introduced 
H 1409 THC Berfield Compare Last Action: 1/15/2026 H Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
S 1368 THC Rouson Compare Last Action: 1/22/2026 S Introduced
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.19361 Page 2 (pdf) 381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 5 (pdf) -
HB 1003, Original Filed Version Posted 1/5/2026 at 2:48 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1056 Open Containers of Marijuana Products in Motor Vehicles Martin Similar Last Action: 1/13/2026 S Introduced
H 1409 THC Berfield Compare Last Action: 1/15/2026 H Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
S 1368 THC Rouson Compare Last Action: 1/22/2026 S Introduced
Citations - Statutes (3)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.19361 Page 2 (pdf) 316.19362 Page 6 (pdf) 381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 6 (pdf)