SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WAND) – Illinois House Republicans are urging lawmakers in the State Senate to reject a pending bill that would make possession of fentanyl a Class-A misdemeanor instead of a felony.
The bill passed the House earlier this year. It could come up in the Senate during the fall veto session which starts in mid-November.
Republicans are offering their own bill which would stiffen some penalties for dealers who try to target children with fentanyl sales. Especially “Rainbow Fentanyl” which comes in various colors and looks like candy. The Republican bill was filed on Wednesday.
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