HB4469

DHS-AFFORDABLE GENERIC DRUGS

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Illinois Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act aims to lower drug costs by increasing competition and manufacturing generic drugs.

The Illinois Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act establishes partnerships between the Department of Human Services and drug companies to produce and distribute generic prescription drugs. The goal is to lower prices, address shortages, and improve access to affordable medications. The Department will prioritize generic drugs that have the greatest impact on reducing costs and improving public health. The partnerships will ensure the wide availability of these drugs to public and private purchasers, providers, and pharmacies.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Human Services Committee

Jan 20

House

First Reading