Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5531 — CONTROLLED SUB-DESOMORPHINE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, or possession of desomorphine are the same as the penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, or possession of heroin (rather than a non-enhanced Class X felony for manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver 200 grams or more, a Class 1 felony for manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver not less than 50 grams but under 200 grams, and a Class 2 felony for the manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver less than 50 grams; a non-enhanced Class 1 felony for possession of 200 grams or more and a Class 4 felony for possession of less than 200 grams). Provides that the immunity from criminal prosecution of a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose or a person who is experiencing an overdose applies to the possession of less than 3 grams of a substance containing desomorphine. Amends the Drug Dealer Liability Act. Includes "desomorphine" in the definition of "specified illegal drug". Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Meier

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  13. Assigned to Judiciary

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Unes

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

Sponsors

  • Patricia R. Bellock · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Patricia R. Bellock

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5531 do?
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, or possession of desomorphine are the same as the penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, or possession of heroin (rather than a non-enhanced Class X felony for manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver 200 grams or more, a Class 1 felony for manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver not less than 50 grams but under 200 grams, and a Class 2 felony for the manufacture or delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver less than 50 grams; a non-enhanced Class 1 felony for possession of 200 grams or more and a Class 4 felony for possession of less than 200 grams). Provides that the immunity from criminal prosecution of a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose or a person who is experiencing an overdose applies to the possession of less than 3 grams of a substance containing desomorphine. Amends the Drug Dealer Liability Act. Includes "desomorphine" in the definition of "specified illegal drug". Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5531?
HB 5531 is sponsored by Patricia R. Bellock.
What is the current status of HB 5531?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5531?
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