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IL HB5763
Bill
Status
12/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Cabello
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AI Summary
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Reduces the threshold for Class X felony heroin possession/manufacturing from 15 grams to 5 grams, requiring 6-30 years imprisonment instead of previous Class 1 felony status.
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Establishes graduated sentencing for heroin quantities: 5-100 grams (6-30 years), 100-400 grams (9-40 years), 400-900 grams (12-50 years), and 900+ grams (15-60 years).
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Creates similar tiered penalties for fentanyl starting at 15 grams or more but less than 100 grams (6-30 years), with higher thresholds than heroin.
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Adds mandatory 3-year sentence enhancement when any controlled substance (except when substance is fentanyl alone) contains fentanyl, with maximum sentence also increased by 3 years.
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Maintains $250,000 maximum fine for Class 1 felony heroin possession of 1-5 grams, while Class X felony violations involving 100+ grams carry fines up to $500,000 or street value, whichever is greater.
Legislative Description
CONTRL SUBST-HEROIN PENALTIES
Last Action
Session Sine Die
12/3/2014