Bill Status of SB1559  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ACCESS AFFORDABLE INSULIN ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford - Cristina Castro - Christopher Belt - Patrick J. Joyce - Omar Aquino, Linda Holmes, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Robert Peters, Mike Simmons, Michael W. Halpin, Willie Preston, Emil Jones, III, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, Julie A. Morrison, Michael E. Hastings, Laura Fine, Ram Villivalam, Rachel Ventura, Laura Ellman, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Karina Villa, Ann Gillespie, Paul Faraci, Steve Stadelman, Napoleon Harris, III, Robert F. Martwick, Meg Loughran Cappel, Sara Feigenholtz, Celina Villanueva, David Koehler, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Doris Turner, Mike Porfirio, Mattie Hunter and Lakesia Collins

House Sponsors
(Rep. La Shawn K. Ford - Cyril Nichols - Debbie Meyers-Martin - Suzanne M. Ness)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/8/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0578

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
215 ILCS 5/356z.41


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish procedures and applications for the insulin urgent-need program. Sets forth provisions concerning insulin urgent-need program exceptions, eligibility, forms, applications, claims and reimbursement, copayments, information sheets, and navigators. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs, provides that an insurer that provides coverage for prescription insulin drugs under the terms of a health coverage plan the insurer offers shall limit the total amount that an insured is required to pay for a 30-day supply of covered prescription insulin drugs at an amount not to exceed $35 (rather than $100). Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Department of Insurance shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning the discount program. Changes the effective date to January 1, 2025 (rather than effective immediately). Removes provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program.

 Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Based on a review of SB1559 as amended by House Amendment 2, the legislation will not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois.

 Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget)
 Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to Senate Bill 1559, as amended by House Amendment 2, as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted.

 Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 SB 1559, as amended by HA 2, will have no fiscal impact upon any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
 This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 SB 1559 HA #1 and 2 does not create a State Mandate under the State Mandates Act.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 SB 1559 HA #1 and 2 does not create a State Mandate under the State Mandates Act.

 Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 SB 1559 HA#1 does not pre-empt home rule authority.

 Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 SB 1559 HA#2 does not pre-empt home rule authority.

 State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 SB 1559, as amended by House Amendment 2, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

House Floor Amendment No. 4
Deletes reference to:
New Act
215 ILCS 5/356z.41
Adds reference to:
410 ILCS 705/40-5

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that from January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2027, the Department of Agriculture shall not make the application available for transporting organization licenses. Provides that entities awarded a transporting license shall not be required to pay any fee required under the Transporting Organizations Article of the Act, the nonrefundable renewal fee required under that Article, or any other license fee required under that Article or by rule from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2027. Provides that upon completion of the disparity and availability study published by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, the Department may modify or change the licensing application process to reduce or eliminate barriers and remedy discrimination identified in the study. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  2/8/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/8/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  2/8/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  2/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  2/14/2023SenateAssigned to Insurance
  2/14/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  2/14/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  2/14/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
  2/15/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  2/15/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  2/15/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  2/15/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2/15/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  2/17/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  2/22/2023SenatePostponed - Insurance
  2/22/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  2/22/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/3/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Insurance
  3/8/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Insurance; 010-000-000
  3/8/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  3/8/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/10/2023SenateSecond Reading
  3/10/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  3/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/17/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
  3/30/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  3/31/2023HouseArrived in House
  3/31/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  4/11/2023HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/18/2023HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
  4/25/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  4/25/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  4/25/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 008-000-000
  4/26/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/27/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  5/10/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/10/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/12/2023HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/19/2023HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  5/19/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Brad Stephens
  5/19/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  5/19/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 008-004-000
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Judicial Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Racial Impact Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/19/2023HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2023
  5/22/2023HouseJudicial Note Filed
  5/22/2023HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Racial Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/23/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  5/23/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Terri Bryant
  5/23/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Jason Plummer
  5/23/2023HousePension Note Filed
  5/23/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Neil Anderson
  5/23/2023HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed
  5/23/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Steve McClure
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
  5/23/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
  5/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Dave Syverson
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Seth Lewis
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Erica Harriss
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Jil Tracy
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Sally J. Turner
  5/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Dale Fowler
  5/24/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Tom Bennett
  5/31/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/7/2023HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  11/7/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  11/8/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Sue Rezin
  11/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000
  11/8/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  11/8/2023SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Racial Impact Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/9/2023SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  11/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
  11/9/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/9/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  11/9/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  11/9/2023House3/5 Vote Required
  11/9/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
  11/9/2023SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 4
  11/9/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 4 - November 9, 2023
  11/9/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  11/9/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  11/9/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  11/9/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 3/5 Vote Required
  11/9/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 047-002-000
  11/9/2023SenateSenate Concurs
  11/9/2023SenatePassed Both Houses
  11/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  11/9/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  11/9/2023SenateChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro
  11/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  12/1/2023SenateSent to the Governor
  12/8/2023SenateGovernor Approved
  12/8/2023SenateEffective Date December 8, 2023
  12/8/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0578