HB4953

DRUG DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS

Final Passage·5/28/26

Illinois HB4953 amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act to restrict prescription drug transactions.

Illinois HB4953 amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act by changing Section 56 to restrict prescription drug transactions. It mandates that prescription drugs can only be delivered to the business address of a licensee registered with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Any discrepancies in the type or quantity of drugs received must be reported to the delivering manufacturer or wholesale distributor by the next business day. The bill also requires manufacturers or wholesale distributors to verify the legal authorization of recipients before delivering drugs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

2:30 PM

Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 28

House

Passed Both Houses

May 28

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford