Illinois HB1038 increases penalties for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing controlled substances, especially fentanyl.
HB1038 amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to increase penalties for offenses involving controlled substances. Specifically, it raises the minimum and maximum sentences for offenses involving 15 grams or more of substances containing fentanyl or its analogs, classifying such offenses as Class X felonies. The bill also increases penalties for controlled substance trafficking, adding 6 years to the sentence if the substance contains fentanyl. Additionally, it imposes fines based on the amount of the controlled substance involved.
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