Date	Chamber	Action
10/18/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/12C-16 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
9/28/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst
9/28/2023	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Tony M. McCombie
9/28/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
9/29/2023	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
10/18/2023	House	First Reading
10/18/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/16/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
1/25/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
2/5/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
2/9/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
4/19/2024	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

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