Illinois HB2804 proposed fentanyl-specific offenses/penalties including Class X felony for selling/dispensing fentanyl-containing drugs and enhancements for certain fentanyl presentations (referred to House Rules Feb 6, 2025)

HB2804 (104th General Assembly) proposes amendments to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (including Sections 401 and 401.1 per the bill materials) to create/expand fentanyl-specific criminal provisions. The introduced bill materials describe Class X felony treatment for knowingly/unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, an additional felony for using an electronic communication device in furtherance of trafficking involving fentanyl, and additional sentencing provisions for specified fentanyl/carfentanil amounts and presentations. The ILGA status page shows last action 2025-02-06 (referred to House Rules Committee).