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SB3896Introduced in the Senate

WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

Passed

Introduced by Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. Defines "virtual wholesale distributor". Provides that every virtual wholesale distributor that engages in virtual drug distribution of prescription drugs shall be licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall only contract with entities licensed under the Act to take physical possession of prescription drugs if the prescription drugs are being shipped into the State. Sets forth requirements for applicants for a virtual wholesale distributor license. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall ensure that any licensed entity providing distribution services to the virtual wholesale distributor complies with certain requirements. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall not operate out of a location that is a residence or personal dwelling. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning definitions; unlicensed practice; the expiration of a license; rules and regulations; inspection powers of a pharmacy investigator; restrictions on transactions; wholesaler licensing complaints; violations of the Act; temporary suspension of a license; home rule preemption; and drugs in storage. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0745

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 22, 2026

99

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Ann Williams11Yes
Kelly Cassidy14Yes
Michael Kelly15Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Licensed Activities

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

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

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 047-000-000

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Arrived in House

  12. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  13. First Reading

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  16. Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee

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

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

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  22. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-000-000

  23. Passed Both Houses

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  25. Sent to the Governor

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  27. Governor Approved

  28. Effective Date July 31, 2026

  29. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0745

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