IL HR0648

Declares June 10, 2026 as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Illinois

Illinois experienced 3,502 overdose deaths in 2023, despite an 8.3% decrease from the previous year

Prescription drug take-back events allow residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications from their homes

Cook County collected 5,443 pounds and DuPage County collected 13,470 pounds of unused medication during 2024-2025 take-back events

References the Drug Take-Back Act (Public Act 102-1055) signed into law on June 10, 2022