Illinois SB3191 introduced to increase fentanyl-related penalties (Class X felony for selling/dispensing fentanyl-containing scheduled drugs; added penalty for use of electronic communication device in trafficking)

SB3191 (104th General Assembly) was introduced on 2026-02-02 and proposes amendments to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (including 720 ILCS 570/401 and 720 ILCS 570/401.1) to increase/modify fentanyl-related criminal penalties. As summarized in the introduced bill text, it would make unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl a Class X felony with specified sentencing/fine provisions, and would add a felony provision for knowingly using an electronic communication device in furtherance of controlled substance trafficking involving any amount of fentanyl (in addition to other penalties). Compliance and risk teams in healthcare/pharmacy and regulated distribution should monitor because changes could affect enforcement risk, diversion prevention programs, and reporting/escalation practices around suspected fentanyl diversion or illicit distribution.