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IL HB5505

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Olickal

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to require pharmacies to notify every customer that accessible prescription labels are available upon request at no additional cost

  • Mandates pharmacies provide accessible prescription labels affixed to bottles for persons who identify as blind, visually impaired, or print disabled

  • Requires pharmacies to ensure prescription labels are compatible with prescription readers if such devices are provided

  • Exempts institutional pharmacies (hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical facilities, hospice programs, and similar facilities) and correctional institutions from these requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024
Health Care Licenses3/12/2024
Rules2/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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