CHAPTER 720, ILCS 570 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

720 ILCS 570/407.2

Sec. 407.2. Delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman.

Illinois Compiled Statute
720 ILCS 570/407.2
Offense Description
Delivery of controlled substances to a pregnant woman
Offense Classification
Class X Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 570/407.2 (Delivery of controlled substances to a pregnant woman) is classified as a Class X Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is subject to detention eligibility under the SAFE-T Act (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1).

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class X Felony

6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Detention Eligible (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)

Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class X Felony
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Detention Eligible (Class X)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Delivery of controlled substances to a pregnant woman Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 570/407.2 -> Class X Felony Rule 551 Mandate Detainable — ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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Sec. 407.2. Delivery of a controlled substance to a pregnant woman.

(a)

(a) Any person who violates subsection (a) of Section 401 of this Act by delivering a controlled substance to a woman he knows to be pregnant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term twice the maximum amount authorized by Section 401 of this Act.

(b)

(b) Any person who delivers an amount of a controlled substance set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Section 401 of this Act to a woman he knows to be pregnant commits a Class 1 felony. The fine for a violation of this subsection (b) shall not be more than $250,000.

(Source: P.A. 86-1459; 87-754.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 720 ILCS 570/407.2 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 570/407.2 (Delivery of controlled substances to a pregnant woman) is classified as a Class X Felony.

Sentencing Scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 720 ILCS 570/407.2 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 720 ILCS 570/407.2 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Detention Eligible: Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 570/407.2?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 720 ILCS 570/407.2 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 570/407.2 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/720-ilcs-570-407.2
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
720 ILCS 570/401
Detainable Rule 551

Manufacture or delivery

Class X Felony
720 ILCS 570/401.1
Detainable Rule 551

Controlled substances trafficking

Class X Felony
720 ILCS 570/401.5
Detainable Rule 551

Chemical break down of illicit controlled substances

Class X Felony
720 ILCS 570/402
Detainable Rule 551

Possession – Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than controlled or counterfeit substances

Class X Felony