Bill > HB2589

This bill amends the Hypodermic Syringes and Needles Act to modify the existing regulations around the sale of sterile hypodermic syringes and needles. Currently, these medical supplies are tightly restricted and can only be sold or delivered to specific professionals and organizations. The bill introduces a new provision that requires pharmacists to sell sterile hypodermic syringes or needles to any qualifying individual who needs them for proper medication administration, based on the pharmacist's professional and clinical judgment. This means that if a person is at least 18 years old and requires syringes or needles for legitimate medical purposes, a pharmacist must sell them up to 100 units. The sale is still subject to existing storage and access restrictions, with syringes being stored in a controlled manner within the pharmacy department and access limited to pharmacy staff. The bill aims to increase access to sterile syringes while maintaining professional oversight, potentially supporting better medication management and healthcare service delivery.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2589&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104