What Changed? Understanding Illinois’ New Cannabis and Hemp Laws and Research Implications

Agnes Balla, director of research, policy analysis and coordination at the University of California Office of the President, and Christina Sansone, senior program manager at the Cannabis Research Institute, University of Illinois Chicago, will discuss recent changes to Illinois cannabis and hemp laws and how those changes will impact research.

Intended audience

• Researchers interested in working with hemp-derived cannabinoids and/or medical cannabis patient data
• Graduate students, postdocs and trainees in relevant fields

Key takeaways

• Overview of key hemp and cannabis changes in SB 3222: The presenters will provide a high-level overview of SB 3222, Illinois’s updated cannabis and hemp laws, including what’s changed and why it matters for patients, businesses, communities and researchers.
• What this means for research: Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how these changes may affect research, including work involving hemp-derived cannabinoids and medical cannabis data.