IL SB0073

Unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is a Class X felony, punishable by 9-40 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $250,000, in addition to any other penalties

Knowingly using an electronic communication device (wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, or portable computer capable of transmitting images) to further controlled substance trafficking involving fentanyl is a Class 1 felony with fines up to $100,000

Adds fentanyl to the existing tiered penalty structure for controlled substances: 15-100 grams carries 6-30 years; 100-400 grams carries 9-40 years; 400-900 grams carries 12-50 years; 900+ grams carries 15-60 years

Adds a 3-year sentence enhancement for violations of drug trafficking sections (401, 401.1, 405, 405.1, 405.2, or 407) when the substance contains any amount of fentanyl, excluding cases where fentanyl itself is the charged substance

Amends Sections 401 and 401.1 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570)