People would not be sent to jail for carrying small amounts of marijuana under aproposal approved by Senate lawmakers.
According to anews release, possession of small amounts of cannabis, 15 grams or less, would be punishable by fines of no more than $125 under a proposed law the Illinois Senate sent to the governor’s desk.
The proposal also establishes a limit for driving while under the influence of cannabis. This limit can be tested through blood or through saliva, making Illinois one of the first states for oral fluid testing of THC.
HB 218 passed the House with a vote of 62-53 and the Senate with a vote of 37-19 and will be sent to the governor for consideration.