HB5427 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS
Last Action
4/17/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Theresa Mah
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 120/15  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-15
225 ILCS 120/25.7 new  
225 ILCS 120/26  
225 ILCS 120/31  
225 ILCS 120/40  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-40
225 ILCS 120/50  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-50
225 ILCS 120/56  
225 ILCS 120/60  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-60
225 ILCS 120/80  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-80
225 ILCS 120/155  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-155
225 ILCS 120/185  from Ch. 111, par. 8301-185
225 ILCS 120/200  
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
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 015-000-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee