Public Act 0691 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB4982 Enrolled LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b

Public Act 104-0691

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Pharmacy Practice Act is amended by adding Section 45 as follows:

(225 ILCS 85/45 new)

Sec. 45. 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline information.

(a) 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:

(1) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available;

(2) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and

(3) 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.

The sign required under this Section 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.

Compliance with this Section may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications.

(b) Licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under Section 25.5 of this Act, shall include a copy of the sign required under this Section with any dispensed prescriptions. The sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.