SENIOR RX DRUGS-BUY OUTSIDE IL
Summary
Amends the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Requires the Senior Health Assistance Program Clearinghouse, upon the request of an Illinois senior citizen, to provide information concerning the purchase of prescription drugs from sources outside Illinois. Requires the Governor to request the United States Department of Health and Human Services to license the Senior Health Assistance Program to act as an agent for Illinois senior citizens in purchasing prescription drugs from sources outside Illinois. Effective July 1, 2004.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 27, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 18, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Health & Human Services
Feb 4, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Barack Obama
DDemocratic
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