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HB1018Introduced in the House

INS-PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS

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Introduced by John Cabello, District 90

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate acting on the pharmacy benefit manager's behalf is prohibited from steering a covered individual. Defines "steer". Effective July 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee

  5. To Pharmacy Benefit Manager Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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