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HB5492 - 104th General Assembly

PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY
Last Action
3/04/2026 - House: Assigned to Insurance Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 375/6.11
215 ILCS 5/356z.88 new
225 ILCS 85/45 new
305 ILCS 5/5-16.8
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth provisions requiring an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2028 to provide coverage for up to a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy, and the necessary supplies for self-administration, that is prescribed by a network provider within the provider's scope of practice and dispensed at one time for an enrollee by a provider or pharmacist, or at a location licensed or otherwise authorized to dispense drugs or supplies. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dispensing provider or pharmacist shall dispense, at a patient's request, up to a 12-month supply of a prescription hormone therapy and the necessary supplies for self-administration pursuant to a valid prescription that specifies an initial quantity followed by periodic refills, except as specified. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under the provisions of those Acts.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/06/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/10/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
2/18/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/19/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/19/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
3/04/2026 House Assigned to Insurance Committee
3/06/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason