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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that in addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is guilty of a Class X felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years or fined not more than $250,000, or both. Provides that it shall be a Class 1 felony for which a fine not to exceed $100,000 may be imposed for any person to knowingly use an electronic communication device in the furtherance of controlled substance trafficking involving a substance containing any amount of fentanyl. Provides that this penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Defines "electronic communication device".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to significantly enhance penalties for offenses involving fentanyl. Specifically, the bill establishes that any person who unlawfully sells or dispenses a scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl will be guilty of a Class X felony, punishable by a mandatory prison term of 9 to 40 years and/or a fine up to $250,000. Additionally, the bill creates a new provision making it a Class 1 felony to use an electronic communication device to further controlled substance trafficking involving any amount of fentanyl, with potential fines up to $100,000. An "electronic communication device" is defined elsewhere in the bill (though the specific definition is not provided in this excerpt). These new penalties are designed to be in addition to any existing legal penalties, reflecting the state's heightened concern about the dangers of fentanyl and its role in drug trafficking. The bill aims to provide stronger legal tools to combat the distribution and trafficking of this highly potent and potentially lethal drug.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Sally Turner (R)*,
Neil Anderson (R),
Chris Balkema (R),
Terri Bryant (R),
Andrew Chesney (R),
Dale Fowler (R),
Darby Hills (R),
Jil Tracy (R),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=280&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0280.htm |
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