HB5046

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5046 regulates electronic prescriptions, exempting certain prescribers from electronic prescribing requirements.

HB5046 amends Illinois laws to regulate electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. It mandates electronic prescribing for substances classified in Schedules II, III, IV, or V, with exceptions for specific circumstances. Prescribers are exempt from electronic prescribing if they certify they will not issue more than 150 prescriptions in a 12-month period, if they face economic hardship, or if they prescribe for patients in certain care settings or with specific needs.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 16

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000