SB3896 - 104th General Assembly
WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 120/15from Ch. 111, par. 8301-15
225 ILCS 120/25.7 new
225 ILCS 120/40from Ch. 111, par. 8301-40
225 ILCS 120/50from Ch. 111, par. 8301-50
225 ILCS 120/60from Ch. 111, par. 8301-60
225 ILCS 120/80from Ch. 111, par. 8301-80
225 ILCS 120/155from Ch. 111, par. 8301-155
225 ILCS 120/185from Ch. 111, par. 8301-185
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. Defines "virtual wholesale distributor". Provides that every virtual wholesale distributor that engages in virtual drug distribution of prescription drugs shall be licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall only contract with entities licensed under the Act to take physical possession of prescription drugs if the prescription drugs are being shipped into the State. Sets forth requirements for applicants for a virtual wholesale distributor license. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall ensure that any licensed entity providing distribution services to the virtual wholesale distributor complies with certain requirements. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall not operate out of a location that is a residence or personal dwelling. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning definitions; unlicensed practice; the expiration of a license; rules and regulations; inspection powers of a pharmacy investigator; restrictions on transactions; wholesaler licensing complaints; violations of the Act; temporary suspension of a license; home rule preemption; and drugs in storage. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Licensed Activities |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026 |
