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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall create a prescription drug discount card program in the State. Provides that the Department shall start the program as soon as reasonably practicable after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the program.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law in Illinois to establish a prescription drug discount card program. The bill requires the Department of Public Health to create and implement this program as soon as reasonably possible after the bill's effective date. While the specific details of the drug card program are not provided in the XML text, the government summary suggests that the Department will be responsible for developing and adopting the necessary rules to operationalize the program. The goal appears to be providing Illinois residents with a mechanism to potentially reduce their out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications by offering a state-sponsored discount card that can be used at participating pharmacies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3133&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3133.htm |
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