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IL HB5505
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Olickal
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AI Summary
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Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to require pharmacies to notify every customer that accessible prescription labels are available upon request at no additional cost
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Mandates pharmacies provide accessible prescription labels affixed to bottles for persons who identify as blind, visually impaired, or print disabled
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Requires pharmacies to ensure prescription labels are compatible with prescription readers if such devices are provided
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Exempts institutional pharmacies (hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical facilities, hospice programs, and similar facilities) and correctional institutions from these requirements
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Directs the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules implementing these provisions
Legislative Description
PHARMACY-PRESCRIPTION READER
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025