IL HB4641

Classifies cannabis purchased by qualifying patients or caregivers as "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" for tax purposes beginning July 1, 2026, affecting Use Tax, Service Use Tax, Service Occupation Tax, and Retailers' Occupation Tax

Extends the Illinois Procurement Code exemption period for implementing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act from 5 years to 9 years after June 25, 2019

Renames the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, eliminates its sunset provision and emergency rulemaking provisions, and repeals certain provisions on January 1, 2027

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to update definitions, allow license merging and relocation, prioritize medical patients, revise training requirements, and authorize integrated identification card systems

Establishes diversity spending and reporting requirements with penalties for cannabis industry participants