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This bill amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to extend the exemption for licensed veterinarians from electronic prescription requirements from 2 years to 7 years after the effective date of Public Act 103-563. Specifically, the bill modifies an existing law that generally requires prescriptions for substances in Schedules II, III, IV, and V to be sent electronically, by providing licensed veterinarians with a longer period before they must comply with electronic prescribing mandates. The change allows veterinarians additional time to adapt to the electronic prescribing requirements, recognizing potential challenges specific to veterinary practice. The bill maintains other existing exceptions to electronic prescribing, such as financial hardship, technological failures, specific patient circumstances, and research protocols, while ensuring that veterinarians have an extended transition period to implement electronic prescribing systems. The modification takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing clarity and flexibility for veterinary practitioners in Illinois.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2469&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104