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.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/6/2026 House - Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/6/2026 House - Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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 |
