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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that any authorized employee (instead of an advanced practice registered nurse, practical nurse, registered nurse, or physician) of an organization that provides hospice services to a hospice patient or that provides home health services to a person may receive a patient's prescription orders, including controlled substances, and deliver the prescription orders to the patient.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to expand who can pick up prescription orders for patients receiving hospice or home health services. Currently, only specific healthcare professionals like nurses and physician assistants could receive prescription orders on behalf of patients. The bill broadens this provision to allow any authorized employee of an organization providing hospice or home health services to pick up and deliver prescription orders, including controlled substances. This change means that a wider range of employees at hospice and home health organizations can now assist patients with obtaining their medications, potentially making prescription pickup more convenient and accessible. The bill defines "home health services" and "hospice services" by referencing existing state acts, ensuring that the terminology is consistent with established legal definitions. By removing the restrictions on specific healthcare professionals, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for patients receiving home-based medical care.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Nicolle Grasse (D)*,
Julie Morrison (D)*,
Jaime Andrade (D),
Dee Avelar (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0336 (on 08/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3849&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3849enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3849eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3849.htm |
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