Bill > SB0726

This bill amends the Public Health Code to modify the penalties for manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain Schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances. The key changes include: 1. Establishing stricter penalties, including the possibility of life imprisonment or fines up to $5 million, for offenses involving large amounts (1,000 grams or more) of potent opioids like heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil, as well as other opiates. 2. Increasing the maximum prison sentences for offenses involving smaller amounts of these potent opioids, with sentences ranging from up to 40 years for 450-1,000 grams to up to 25 years for less than 50 grams. 3. Maintaining the existing penalties for other Schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances not specified in the new provisions. The bill specifies that this amendatory act will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.