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HB5493

$DHS-FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS

Introduced·2/6/26
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Illinois HB5493 allocates $600,000 for fentanyl testing strips to public higher education institutions.

Illinois HB5493 appropriates $600,000 from the Illinois Opioid Remediation State Trust Fund to the Department of Human Services. The funds will be used to supply free fentanyl testing strips to public institutions of higher education. This measure aims to enhance safety and awareness among students regarding opioid use. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 28

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

May 21

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

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

Mar 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee