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IL HB5132

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Anne Stava-Murray

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require prescribing physicians to certify that drug substitutions for incarcerated individuals are medically necessary before they can be implemented.

  • Allows exceptions for drugs removed from availability due to FDA safety concerns, manufacturer discontinuance notices, or market removal.

  • Permits contracted health care plans to require pharmacists to effect generic drug substitutions and interchangeable biologic substitutions consistent with Illinois pharmacy law.

  • Applies to all correctional institutions and facilities under the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Legislative Description

CD CORR-DRUG SUBSTITUTION

Last Action

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

2/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2022
Judiciary - Criminal2/9/2022
Rules1/27/2022

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