HB2589Introduced in the House
HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE
Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Hypodermic Syringes and Needles Act. Provides that if the pharmacy has sterile hypodermic syringes or needles in stock, a pharmacist, based on the pharmacist's professional and clinical judgment, shall sell sterile hypodermic syringes or needles to any qualifying individual when sterile hypodermic syringes or needles are required for the proper utilization or administration of medications, including any counseling or referrals to relevant healthcare services.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0240
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
50
Yes
6
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Public Health Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Public Health
Do Pass Public Health; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Third Reading - Passed; 050-006-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0240
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