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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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 impose stricter penalties for offenses involving fentanyl. Specifically, it establishes that unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is a Class X felony, carrying a prison sentence of 9 to 40 years and a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, knowingly using an electronic communication device, which includes devices like cell phones or portable computers capable of transmitting images, to further controlled substance trafficking involving any amount of fentanyl is now a Class 1 felony, punishable by a fine of up to $100,000, in addition to any other penalties. These new penalties are intended to address the serious threat posed by fentanyl.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/02/2026)
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