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HB1478Introduced in the House

FENTANYL-RELATED ENDANGERMENT

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Introduced by Patrick Windhorst, District 117

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of fentanyl-related child endangerment. Provides that a person commits the offense when the person knowingly or recklessly endangers the life or health of a child under 18 years of age by exposing or allowing exposure of the child to fentanyl, including consumption of fentanyl. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony. Creates the offense of aggravated fentanyl-related child endangerment. Provides that a person commits the offense when the person knowingly or recklessly endangers the life or health of a child under 18 years of age by exposing or allowing exposure of the child to fentanyl, including consumption of fentanyl and the child experiences death, great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement as a result of the fentanyl-related child endangerment. Provides that exposure to fentanyl as prescribed or administered by a health care professional in the course of medical treatment does not constitute endangerment. Provides that a violation is a Class X felony for which the offender shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years and fined not to exceed $100,000. Defines terms.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

March 18, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  4. First Reading

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

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