Bill > SB1571

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase the penalty for bringing into or possessing any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance in a penal institution from a Class 1 felony to a Class X felony. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 31A-1.1, which addresses contraband in penal institutions. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical regulated by the government, with Schedules I and II typically including the most dangerous and addictive substances. Currently, bringing such substances into or possessing them in a penal institution is classified as a Class 1 felony, which is a serious criminal offense. The bill elevates this to a Class X felony, which is the most serious felony classification in Illinois, typically reserved for the most severe crimes. This change suggests the legislature wants to impose stricter penalties on individuals who introduce high-risk controlled substances into correctional facilities, likely to deter such actions and enhance institutional safety.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1571&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104