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IL HB5427

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Mah

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "virtual wholesale distributor" license category for entities that engage in prescription drug distribution without taking physical possession of the drugs
  • Requires virtual wholesale distributors to be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and only contract with licensed entities to handle physical possession of prescription drugs shipped into the state
  • Prohibits virtual wholesale distributors from operating out of residential or personal dwelling locations
  • Adds virtual wholesale distributors to existing regulatory definitions including "authorized distributor of record," "drop shipment," and "third-party logistics provider"
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

Last Action

Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Licenses3/4/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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