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Introduced
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
In Committee
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that applicants for licensure as pharmacists shall also be required to complete an Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education approved program and assessment related to Illinois pharmacy law developed and provided by the Illinois Pharmacists Association, or any other such program and assessment or test approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation by rule. Provides that, if, an applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take an examination or fails to pass an examination for a license under the Act within 3 years after filing his application, the application shall expire (rather than the application being denied). Provides provisions concerning the expiration of licenses and license renewal. In a provision concerning the condition for the renewal of a license as a pharmacist, 2 hours of the 30 hours of continuing pharmacy education must be in the subject of pharmacy law. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to require aspiring pharmacists to complete an approved program and assessment on Illinois pharmacy law, developed by the Illinois Pharmacists Association or another entity approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, in addition to existing requirements. It also changes the consequence for failing to pass the licensing exam within three years of applying from denial of the application to its expiration, meaning the applicant would need to reapply. Furthermore, the bill mandates that two of the 30 required hours of continuing education for license renewal must be specifically on pharmacy law, ensuring pharmacists stay current with legal regulations governing their practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Dave Koehler (D)*,
Natalie Manley (D)*,
Michelle Mussman (D),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Ryan Spain (R),
Karina Villa (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Assigned to Licensed Activities (on 04/28/2026)
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