SB2469Introduced in the Senate
OPIOIDS-VETERINARIAN PRESCRIPT
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions for a substance classified in Schedule II, III, IV, or V electronically if the prescription is issued by a licensed veterinarian within 7 (rather than 2) years after November 17, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 103-563).
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0424
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 23, 2025
107
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
107 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
First Reading
Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Health Care Licenses Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-039-000
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0424
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