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HB4982 - 104th General Assembly

PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION
Last Action
4/16/2026 - House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 85/45 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and (iii) any other awareness and assistance information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the National Emergency 9-1-1, the Poison Control helpline, and the 2-1-1 Illinois number. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Adds that compliance with a provision may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under a specific provision of the Act, to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Service's website.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
2/06/2026 House First Reading
2/06/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/25/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
3/25/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/13/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
4/13/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
4/15/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
4/15/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
4/15/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
4/15/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
4/15/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
4/15/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
4/15/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
4/15/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
4/16/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
4/17/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie