Bill > HB4198

This bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to expand the types of contraceptives that pharmacists can dispense, changing the language from "hormonal contraceptives" to "contraceptives, including emergency contraception." The bill introduces new requirements for pharmacists dispensing these medications, including completing an accredited educational training program, having patients complete a self-screening risk assessment based on CDC guidelines, providing comprehensive contraception counseling, and maintaining patient privacy during consultations. A significant new provision requires that when contraceptives are dispensed to a minor by an adult, the pharmacist must obtain positive identification of the adult unless doing so would cause a potentially detrimental delay in providing the medication. The bill maintains that pharmacists are not required to dispense contraceptives under a standing order and can do so without a pre-existing patient relationship. The legislation also protects Department of Public Health employees from disciplinary, civil, or criminal liability when issuing standing orders for contraceptive dispensation. This update aims to improve access to contraceptives while ensuring patient safety and professional standards for pharmacists.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4198&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104