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signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 3454: EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE

Amends various Acts to change references from "epinephrine auto-injector" or "epinephrine injector" to "FDA approved epinephrine delivery device or product". Changes the name of the Epinephrine Injector Act to the FDA Approved Epinephrine Delivery Device or Product Act.
signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 31, 2026

SB 3896: WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. Defines "virtual wholesale distributor". Provides that every virtual wholesale distributor that engages in virtual drug distribution of prescription drugs shall be licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall only contract with entities licensed under the Act to take physical possession of prescription drugs if the prescription drugs are being shipped into the State. Sets forth requirements for applicants for a virtual wholesale distributor license. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall ensure that any licensed entity providing distribution services to the virtual wholesale distributor complies with certain requirements. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall not operate out of a location that is a residence or personal dwelling. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning definitions; unlicensed practice; the expiration of a license; rules and regulations; inspection powers of a pharmacy investigator; restrictions on transactions; wholesaler licensing complaints; violations of the Act; temporary suspension of a license; home rule preemption; and drugs in storage. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 24, 2026

SB 2921: INS-EYE MEDICATION COVERAGE

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage for eye medication under the provisions of those Acts pursuant to the Topical Eye Medication Prescription Act.
passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 648: RX TAKE-BACK DAY

This House Resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day" in Illinois. It is a ceremonial declaration recognizing the success of existing community drug take-back programs, which allow residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The resolution references Illinois' existing Drug Take-Back Act (Public Act 102-1055) and past collection efforts, such as Cook County's 5,443 pounds and DuPage County's 13,470 pounds of medication collected in 2024-2025. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally designates a date to highlight ongoing overdose prevention efforts.
signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 4, 2023

SB 1344: COVERAGE-ABORT/HORMONE/HIV

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in the State on or after (rather than only after) January 1, 2024 shall provide coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage. Effective immediately.