SB1553Introduced in the Senate
XYLAZINE-SCHED III-PENALTIES
Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Schedules xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Provides for penalties for the knowing manufacture or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver xylazine. Provides that, notwithstanding the scheduling of xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, the prohibition on delivery or possession with intent to deliver xylazine does not apply to licensed veterinarians who lawfully prescribe, dispense, administer, acquire, or use any controlled substance, including xylazine, while acting in the course of their professional practice, in good faith, and in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 11, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
To Criminal Law Clear Compliance
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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