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Cole Preston discusses the implications of the Illinois cannabis omnibus bill passed by the House and what to expect next in the legislative process.

The Illinois House has passed SB 3222, a sweeping cannabis omnibus bill that would increase possession limits, expand medical patient access, allow dispensaries to stay open until 2 a.m., authorize drive-thrus, create new opportunities for social equity transporters, and establish a new framework for hemp regulation. During this live stream, Cole breaks down the floor debate, key provisions, and the arguments lawmakers made in support of the legislation. Cole also discusses what happens next, including the bill’s expected return to the Senate for a concurrence vote, the likelihood of reaching the governor’s desk, and what these proposed changes could mean for consumers, patients, businesses, and advocates across Illinois. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/06/01/e286/

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