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SB3213 - 104th General Assembly
ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Steve McClure - Jason Plummer and Chris BalkemaHouse Sponsors
(Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy, Nicolle Grasse, Martha Deuter, Diane Blair-Sherlock and Michelle Mussman)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 85/19from Ch. 111, par. 4139
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedule II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations. Effective immediately.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
Removes provisions in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act that provide that a prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedules II, III, IV, and V (rather than Schedules III, IV, and V controlled substances) of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations concerning the prescription, administering, and dispensing of controlled substances. Provides that upon a patient's request, a pharmacy must transfer the prescription to another pharmacy, including Schedule II controlled substances, if the prescription has been received but not yet filled. Provides that the transfer is not required if: (1) the prescriber prohibits transfer in writing on the prescription and documents a clinical reason prohibiting transfer on the prescription; or (2) the transfer is otherwise prohibited by federal law. Provides that transfers may occur electronically or by facsimile when permitted by federal law, and a licensed pharmacy technician may perform the transfer if delegated by a pharmacist. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that a prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically: (1) prescriptions issued prior to January 1, 2028 that may need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours; or (2) prescriptions issued prior to January 1, 2028 that may be difficult to obtain because the prescriber knows of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure |
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Licensed Activities |
| 2/20/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure |
| 2/20/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026 |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/10/2026 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; McClure |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026 |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026 |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Arrived in House |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 4/17/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/27/2026 | House | Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee |
| 5/07/2026 | House | Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026 |
| 5/13/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000 |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 5/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema |
| 5/19/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/20/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000 |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026 |
| 5/27/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock |
| 5/27/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2026 |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve McClure |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities |
| 5/29/2026 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 |
| 5/31/2026 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000 |
| 5/31/2026 | Senate | Senate Concurs |
| 5/31/2026 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |