As of November 12, 2026, DMT is banned from retail sale in Illinois, effective August 16, 1971. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.
Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is DMT legal in Illinois?
When does the Illinois DMT ban take effect?
The Illinois DMT ban is already in force (effective August 16, 1971); no further effective date is pending.
QuietNo pending legislation, deadlines or enforcement actions on file for DMT in Illinois.
Compound Analytics. “Illinois DMT Ban (2026): In Force.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/dmt/illinois/. Accessed November 13, 2026.
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