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SB3213Introduced in the Senate

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Passed

Introduced by Steve McClure, District 54

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedules II, III, IV, and V (rather than Schedules III, IV, and V controlled substances) of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations concerning the prescription, administering, and dispensing of controlled substances. Provides that upon a patient's request, a pharmacy must transfer the prescription to another pharmacy, including Schedule II controlled substances, if the prescription has been received but not yet filled. Provides that the transfer is not required if: (1) the prescriber prohibits transfer in writing on the prescription and documents a clinical reason prohibiting transfer on the prescription; or (2) the transfer is otherwise prohibited by federal law. Provides that transfers may occur electronically or by facsimile when permitted by federal law, and a licensed pharmacy technician may perform the transfer if delegated by a pharmacist. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that a prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically: (1) prescriptions issued prior to January 1, 2028 that may need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours; or (2) prescriptions issued prior to January 1, 2028 that may be difficult to obtain because the prescriber knows of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0846

August 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026

56

Yes

0

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.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Not Voting
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities

  9. Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  14. Second Reading

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; McClure

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  20. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  21. Arrived in House

  22. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  23. First Reading

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

  25. Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee

  26. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  27. Do Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000

  28. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee

  33. Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000

  36. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  44. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  45. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2026

  46. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve McClure

  47. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  48. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities

  49. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000

  50. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

  51. Senate Concurs

  52. Passed Both Houses

  53. Sent to the Governor

  54. Governor Approved

  55. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  56. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0846

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