HB4982Introduced in the House
PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION
Introduced by Jackie Haas, District 79
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0691
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Public Health Committee · May 5, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Graciela Guzman | 20 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Not Voting |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
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. Jackie Haas
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Assigned to Public Health
Do Pass Public Health; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0691
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