HB5531 Summary

• Establishes criminal penalties for desomorphine (a heroin analog) equivalent to heroin penalties under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, including Class X felony for manufacture/delivery of 15+ grams and Class 1 felony for possession of 1+ grams.

• Expands overdose immunity provisions to include possession of less than 3 grams of desomorphine for persons seeking emergency medical assistance or experiencing an overdose.

• Adds desomorphine to the definition of "specified illegal drug" in the Drug Dealer Liability Act.

• Modifies sentencing requirements in the Unified Code of Corrections to include desomorphine violations (3+ grams) as offenses requiring mandatory minimum imprisonment without probation.

• Effective immediately upon becoming law.