Illinois HB2804 referred to House Rules Committee; bill proposes Class X felony and additional enhancements for fentanyl/carfentanil-related conduct

Illinois HB2804 (104th General Assembly) proposes amendments to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to create and expand fentanyl/carfentanil-specific offenses and sentencing enhancements. The proposal includes making selling/dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl a Class X felony (with specified sentencing and fine ranges), creating additional penalties for use of electronic communication devices in fentanyl-related trafficking, and adding an additional 5-year sentence when fentanyl is presented in consumer-appealing forms (e.g., candy/gummy-like or similar trade dress). The official bill status shows it was referred to the House Rules Committee on 2025-02-06. Compliance teams should monitor due to potential substantial increases in criminal liability exposure if enacted.