SB1302 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to establish sentencing guidelines for fentanyl possession of 15 grams or more but less than 100 grams as a Class 1 felony with a mandatory sentence of not less than 4 years and not more than 15 years.

• Adds fentanyl to the same sentencing tier as heroin for amounts of 15-100 grams, matching existing penalties for heroin possession at that quantity level.

• Maintains existing sentencing structures for other controlled substances including cocaine, morphine, and LSD with tiered penalties based on quantity thresholds.

• Allows fines up to $200,000 or the full street value of the substance (whichever is greater) for violations involving 100 grams or more of the controlled substance.