IL HB5250

Amends Section 401 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to establish new sentencing guidelines for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to deliver controlled substances including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, morphine, and LSD.

Creates Class X felony penalties for trafficking in large quantities of controlled substances, with sentences ranging from 6 to 60 years depending on substance type and amount (e.g., 15-100 grams of heroin triggers 6-30 years imprisonment).

Adds new provisions for opioid-based controlled substances including hydrocodone, dihydrocodeinone, dihydrocodeine, and oxycodone, with Class X felony penalties for 100+ grams and Class 1 felony penalties for 50-100 grams.

Imposes additional 3-year mandatory minimum sentences when a controlled substance contains any amount of fentanyl, with maximum sentences increased by 3 years (excluding pure fentanyl violations).

Maintains tiered felony classifications (Class 1, 2, and 3) for smaller quantities and other controlled substances, with corresponding maximum fines ranging from $75,000 to $500,000 depending on substance and amount.