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.

Current Bill Version Posted: 2/5/2026 12:44 PM

• Related Bills (3)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  S 1056 by Martin Open Containers of Marijuana Products in Motor Vehicles Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Transportation	Similar
  H 1409 by Berfield THC Last Action: 3/13/2026 H Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee	Compare
  S 1368 by Rouson THC Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Regulated Industries	Compare

• Analyses (1)

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  • Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting)  2/5/2026

• Citations - Statute (2)

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  316.19361		Page 2 (pdf)
  381.986	Medical use of marijuana.	Page 5 (pdf)

• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  1/5/2026	H	• Filed
  1/12/2026	H	• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  1/13/2026	H	• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  2/3/2026	H	• PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
  2/5/2026	H	• 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	H	• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
  3/13/2026	H	• Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee