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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Higher Education Act. Requires a public institution of higher education to make fentanyl testing strips available free of charge through the student health center, a student wellness office, wellness kiosks, and resident assistant programs. Provides that fentanyl testing strips shall be provided in confidentiality to any enrolled student upon request. Allows a public institution of higher education to offer educational materials addressing drug overdose prevention. Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires public colleges and universities in Illinois to provide fentanyl testing strips free of charge to enrolled students, making them available through student health centers, wellness offices, wellness kiosks, and resident assistant programs, ensuring these strips are given confidentially upon request. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be mixed with other drugs, often without the user's knowledge, making testing strips a tool to help prevent accidental overdoses. Additionally, the bill permits these institutions to offer educational materials about preventing drug overdoses, with these provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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