HB4982 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Public Health
Hearings
Public Health Hearing May 5 2026 2:00PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 85/45 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and (iii) any other awareness and assistance information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the National Emergency 9-1-1, the Poison Control helpline, and the 2-1-1 Illinois number. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Adds that compliance with a provision may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under a specific provision of the Act, to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Service's website.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/13/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
4/13/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
4/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/21/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
4/27/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Public Health