HB1811 amendment filed to revise Controlled Substances Act scheduling authority and process (Section 201)

An amendment (ham002) to Illinois HB1811 was filed on 2026-04-02 proposing changes to 720 ILCS 570/201 (Illinois Controlled Substances Act, Section 201). The amendment would adjust the Department’s authority and procedures for adding, deleting, or rescheduling controlled substances (including timelines tied to federal scheduling actions), establish/modify an objection and hearing process, and include provisions referencing security controls/exceptions affecting DEA-registered manufacturers/distributors. Compliance teams should monitor because it could change how and when Illinois scheduling changes are implemented following federal actions, potentially impacting substance control status and facility security expectations.