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Government Affairs Report
The Fun Has Begun!

by Jim Owen and Scott Meyers

Bill introduction is complete and now the real work begins for ICHP’s Government Affairs Division and the staff. With 3083 new bills this spring and nearly 5800 bills from last year that could be resurrected to sift through, the 2018 Spring Legislative Session is proving to be more excitement than we would like. Especially with the on-going deliberations of the Collaborative Pharmaceutical Task Force we discussed in February well underway!

As you will see from the attached list of proposed legislation, there is no shortage of pharmacy and health care related propositions to monitor! We will discuss a few briefly and then recommend you review the entire list for yourselves to see if one we didn’t mention grabs your personal attention!

SB2524 Amends the Environmental Protection Act to create the Pharmaceutical Disposal Task Force. The task force will be responsible for coordinating a public information campaign on the benefits of properly disposing of unused pharmaceutical products. The bill identifies task force members including one pharmacist and one representative of the retail sector (most likely from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association – IRMA). The sponsor of the bill is Sen. Chapin Rose – Champaign, R.

SB2529 Amends various acts prohibiting Illinois licensing authorities from denying, not renewing, suspending or revoking professional licenses as a result of default on state guaranteed student loans or scholarships. The sponsor of the bill is Sen. Steve Stadelman – Rockford, D.

SB2849 Creates the Prescription Drug Repository Program Act and requires the Department of Public Health to establish a prescription drug repository where citizens may donate unused medications for redistribution to the indigent. Participation in the program by pharmacies is voluntary and pharmacies who do participate in the program may charge a handling fee to fill prescriptions but may not charge for the medications. In addition, civil and criminal liability protection is provided for participants in the program unless harm is caused by willful and wanton behaviors. Sponsor of the bill is Sen. Patrician Van Pelt – Chicago, D.

SB2952 and HB4907 Amends the Controlled Substance Act by allowing the Department of Human Services to adopt rules allowing pharmacists and physicians who have registered to access the PMP to authorize licensed and non-licensed individuals who have been properly trained with regard to HIPAA requirements to access the PMP on their behalf. The bill also adds one dentist to the PMP Advisory Committee’s Peer Review Subcommittee. Sponsors of the bills are Sen. Melinda Bush – Grayslake, D and Rep. Mike McAuliffe – Chicago, R.

SB3431 Amends the Controlled Substance Act to restrict first prescriptions of opiates to a 7-day supply for patients 18 and older and all prescriptions for opiates for patients under 18 to a 7-day supply. There are exceptions for cancer or palliative care patients. The sponsor of the bill is Sen. Sue Rezin – Peru, D.

HB4650 Amends the Controlled Substance Act to allow pharmacists who are employed by Managed Care Organizations and Pharmacy Benefit Managers to access the PMP. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Zalewski – Riverside, D.

HB4707 Creates the Prescription Drug Task Force Act and establishes a 17 member task force to examine the extent of over prescribing of opioids has on patients and to make recommendations for future legislation to address the opioid crisis in Illinois. Sponsor of the bill is Rep. Sue Scherer – Decatur, D.

HB5442 Amends the Controlled Substance Act to require hospitals to transmit all controlled substance doses administered to inpatients to the PMP by the end of the business day. Requires all pharmacies to report by the end of the business day instead of the next business day. Sponsor of the bill is Rep. Jim Durkin – Burr Ridge, R.

HB5747 Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives (tablets, patch or ring) after completing approved training. Requires the pharmacist to provide the patient with a self-assessment form that will be reviewed and evaluated by the pharmacist prior to prescribing and dispensing. For patients 18 years of age and older or patients under 18 years of age if they have previously received a prescription for one of these products. Sponsor of the bill is Rep. Michelle Mussman – Schaumburg, D.

Here are all the bills ICHP is currently monitoring. If you have suggestions or an interest in these bills, please contact Scott Meyers at scottm@ichpnet.org.

2018 Illinois General Assembly Bill Summary

Bill Number

Sponsor

Summary

Location

ICHP Position

SB0316

Steans – Chicago, D

Amends the Illinois Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Cannabis taxation – 21 or older buy cannabis be taxed like alcohol purchase

In Assignments

SB0336

Sam001

Harmon - Oak Park, D

Amends SB336 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

“Section 1. This Act may be referred to as the Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018.

Section 5. the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act is amended by changing sections 5, 10, 60, and 160 as follows…”

Sam001 supporting cannabis as MAT for opioid use disorder

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 27th 2018

2/22/2018

Added co-sponsor Daniel Biss

2/20/2018

SB1888 & HB3479

McCann – Jacksonville, R

Feigenholtz – Chicago, D

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In addition to other specified actions required under the Code, requires a managed care community network that contracts with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish, maintain, and provide a fair and reasonable reimbursement rate to pharmacy providers for pharmaceutical services, prescription drugs and drug products, and pharmacy or pharmacist-provided services. Provides that the reimbursement methodology shall not be less than the current reimbursement rate utilized by the Department for prescription and pharmacy or pharmacist-provided services and shall not be below the actual acquisition cost of the pharmacy provider. Requires a managed care community network to ensure that the pharmacy formulary used by the managed care community network and its contract providers is no more restrictive than the Department's pharmaceutical program. Effective July 1, 2018.

Assignments in Senate

Rules in House

SB2189

Connelly – Naperville, R

Creates the Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program Act. Requires the Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program to reduce the total amount of expenditures under the State's Medical Assistance Program. Provides that the pilot program shall be designed to reduce the average monthly cost under the State's Medical Assistance Program for recipients within the pilot program area by an amount that is at least sufficient to recover the cost of implementing the pilot program. Provides that the Director shall determine the geographic area to be included in the pilot program and may contract with an independent entity for the purpose of developing and implementing the pilot program. Contains provisions on required activities under the pilot program, including the distribution of Medicaid Smart Cards to designated recipients; measures the Department might take to implement the pilot program; annual evaluations; reporting requirements; extension or expansion of the pilot program; the confidentiality of health information; reports to the Inspector General; and rulemaking authority.

To Subcommittee on Special Issues (HS)

2/21/2018

Neutral

SB2226

Nybo - Lombard, R

Amends the State Police Act. Provides that a physician, physician's assistant with prescriptive authority, or advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority who provides a standing order or prescription for epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of the Department of State Police shall incur no civil or professional liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury or death arising from the use of an epinephrine auto-injector. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that a physician, physician's assistant with prescriptive authority, or advanced practice registered nurse with prescriptive authority who provides a standing order or prescription for epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of a local governmental agency shall incur no civil or professional liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury or death arising from the use of an epinephrine auto-injector. Makes conforming changes to the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and the Public Health Standing Orders Act. Effective immediately.

First Reading

Referred to Rules Committee in the House

2/27/2018

Chief House Sponsor Deb Conroy

2/21/2018

SB2334

Murphy - Elk Grove Village, D

Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall maintain a metal detector at each point of entry into the hospital. Provides that a hospital shall ensure that all members of the public, other than the employees of the hospital who display proper credentials, who enter the hospital at a point of entry are subjected to screening by a metal detector. Provides that individuals subject to screening shall include, but not be limited to, individuals in wheelchairs. Defines "point of entry". Effective July 1, 2018.

Postponed - Public Health

2/27/2018

Neutral

SB2465

Mulroe- Chicago, D

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning medical services.

Referred to Assignments

1/30/2018

SB2524

Rose - Champaign, R

Sen. Amendment 1: Amends the Environmental Protection Act by creating the Pharmaceutical Disposal Task Force. The task force will coordinate a statewide public information campaign to highlight the benefits and opportunities of properly disposing of pharmaceutical products. Identifies the members of the task force and responsibilities.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed, Referred to Assignments

3/9/18

Neutral

SB2529

Stadelman - Rockford, D

Amends various acts to remove provisions allowing or requiring licensing authorities to deny, not renew, suspend, or revoke professional licenses for defaulting on an educational loan or scholarship provided by or guaranteed by a State agency. Effective immediately.

Postponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions

2/15/2018

Support

SB2827

HB2511

Murphy - Elk Grove Village, D

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that drugs prescribed to residents of the following facilities are not subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit: long-term care facilities as defined in the Nursing Home Care Act; community-integrated living arrangements as defined in the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act; and supportive living facilities as defined in the Code.

Assigned to Public Health

3/01/18

Neutral

SB2849

Van Pelt - Chicago, D

Creates the Prescription Drug Repository Program Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to, by rule, establish a prescription drug repository program, under which any person may donate a prescription drug or supplies needed to administer a prescription drug for use by an individual who meets eligibility criteria specified by the Department. Sets forth requirements that prescription drugs or supplies must meet in order to be accepted and dispensed under the program. Provides that no drugs or supplies donated under the prescription drug repository program may be resold. Provides that nothing in the Act requires that a pharmacy or pharmacist participate in the prescription drug repository program. Provides for civil and criminal immunity for drug and supply manufacturers and individuals in relation to the donation, acceptance, or dispensing of prescription drugs or supplies under the prescription drug repository program. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Act, the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act to provide that persons engaged in donating or accepting, or packaging, repackaging, or labeling, prescription drugs to the extent permitted or required under the Prescription Drug Repository Program Act are exempt from provisions of those other Acts that might prohibit or otherwise regulate such activity.

Assigned to Judiciary

2/21/18

Neutral

SB2889

Rose – Champaign, R

Creates the Epinephrine Administration Act. Provides that a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine pre-filled syringes in the name of an authorized entity where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present. Provides that an authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of undesignated epinephrine pre-filled syringes provided the undesignated epinephrine pre-filled syringes are stored in a specified location. Requires each employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity to complete a specified training program before using a pre-filled syringe to administer epinephrine. Provides that a trained employee, agent, or other individual of the authorized entity may either provide or administer an epinephrine pre-filled syringe to a person whom the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis. Provides that training under the Act shall be valid for 2 years. Requires the Department of Public Health to approve training programs, to list the approved programs on the Department's website, and to include links to training providers' websites on the Department's website. Contains provisions concerning costs, limitations, and rulemaking. Defines terms. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning epinephrine administration, provides that epinephrine may be administered with a pre-filled syringe. Makes conforming changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignment

3/02/2018

SB2952

HB4907

Bush – Grayslake, D

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall adopt rules allowing licensed prescribers or pharmacists who have registered to access the Prescription Monitoring Program to authorize a licensed or non-licensed designee (rather than any designee) employed in that licensed prescriber's office or licensed pharmacist's pharmacy and who has received training in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to consult the Prescription Monitoring Program on their behalf. Requires the Clinical Director of the Prescription Monitoring Program to select 6 members (rather than 5 members), 3 physicians, 2 pharmacists, and one dentist, of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee to serve as members of the peer review subcommittee. Effective immediately

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Feb 28th, 2018

Do Pass Public Health; 009-000-000

2/27/18

SB3015

Koehler - Peoria, D

Amends the School Code. With regard to the self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication, provides that a school district, public school, charter school, or nonpublic school may authorize a school nurse or trained personnel to (i) provide undesignated asthma medication to a student for self-administration only or to any personnel authorized under a student's Individual Health Care Action Plan or asthma action plan, plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or individualized education program plan to administer to the student that meets the student's prescription on file, (ii) administer an undesignated asthma medication that meets the prescription on file to any student who has an Individual Health Care Action Plan or asthma action plan, plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or individualized education program plan that authorizes the use of asthma medication; and (iii) administer an undesignated asthma medication to any person that the school nurse or trained personnel believes in good faith is having respiratory distress; defines "undesignated asthma medication" and "respiratory distress". Changes the definition of "asthma medication" to mean quick-relief asthma medication that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of respiratory distress. Provides that a school nurse or trained personnel may administer undesignated asthma medication to any person whom the school nurse or trained personnel in good faith believes to be experiencing respiratory distress (i) while in school, (ii) while at a school-sponsored activity, (iii) while under the supervision of school personnel, or (iv) before or after normal school activities. Provides that a school district, public school, charter school, or nonpublic school may maintain a supply of an asthma medication in any secure location where a person is most at risk. Provides that a training curriculum to recognize and respond to respiratory distress may be conducted online or in person. Specifies training requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment NO.1 Referred to Assignments

3/7/18

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

2/27/2018

SB3116

Hunter – Chicago, D

Amends the Nurse Practice Act. In provisions concerning written collaborative agreements, restores the ability of podiatric physicians to collaborate with advanced practice registered nurses. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

2/27/18

SB3170

Stadelman - Rockford, D

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act and the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that a prescription for medication other than controlled substances shall be valid for up to 15 months from the date issued for the purpose of refills, unless the prescription states otherwise.

Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

2/27/18

Oppose

SB3431

Rezin - Peru, R

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that when issuing a prescription for an opiate to a patient 18 years of age or older for outpatient use for the first time, a practitioner may not issue a prescription for more than a 7-day supply. Provides that a practitioner may not issue an opiate prescription to a person under 18 years of age for more than a 7-day supply at any time and shall discuss with the parent or guardian of the person under 18 years of age the risks associated with opiate use and the reasons why the prescription is necessary. Provides that notwithstanding this provision, if, in the professional medical judgment of a practitioner, more than a 7-day supply of an opiate is required to treat the patient's acute medical condition or is necessary for the treatment of chronic pain management, pain associated with a cancer diagnoses, or for palliative care, then the practitioner may issue a prescription for the quantity needed to treat that acute medical condition, chronic pain, pain associated with a cancer diagnosis, or pain experienced while the patient is in palliative care. Provides that the condition triggering the prescription of an opiate for more than a 7-day supply shall be documented in the patient's medical record and the practitioner shall indicate that a non-opiate alternative was not appropriate to address the medical condition. Provides that these provisions do not apply to medications designed for the treatment of substance abuse or opioid dependence. Effective immediately.

Assigned to Public Health

2/27/18

Neutral

SB3498

Sims, Jr. -Chicago, D

Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Requires a policy or plan sponsor to notify the prescribing physician and the patient in writing 60 days before making a formulary change that alters the terms of coverage or discontinues coverage for a prescribed drug that the patient is receiving. Contains provisions for receiving the notice electronically. Provides that a policy or plan sponsor may provide the patient with the written notification, along with a 60-day supply of the prescription drug, at the time the patient requests a refill. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibits insurers or pharmacy benefit managers from using certain managed pharmacy care tools so long as an exception process is in place allowing the prescriber to petition for coverage a non-preferred drug if sufficient clinical reasons justify an exception to the normal protocol.

Assigned to Insurance

2/27/18

Neutral

HB4096

Harris – Chicago, D

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall require each Medicaid Managed Care Organization to list as preferred on the Medicaid Managed Care Organization's preferred drug list every pharmaceutical that is listed as preferred on the Department's preferred drug list. Provides that the Department shall not prohibit, or adopt any rules or policies that prohibit, a Medicaid Managed Care Organization from: (i) covering additional pharmaceuticals that are not listed on the Department's preferred drug list; or (ii) removing from the Medicaid Managed Care Organization's preferred drug list any prior approval requirements applicable under the Department's preferred drug list. Provides that the Department shall not require a Medicaid Managed Care Organization to utilize a single, statewide preferred drug list and shall not prohibit a plan from negotiating drug pricing concessions or rebates on any drug with pharmaceutical companies, unless otherwise required by federal law. Provides that no later than July 1, 2018, the Department shall develop a standardized format for all Medicaid Managed Care Organization preferred drug lists in cooperation with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, community-based organizations, providers, and individuals or entities with expertise in drug formulary development. Requires each Medicaid Managed Care Organization to post its preferred drug list on its website without restricting access to enrolled members and to update the preferred drug list posted on its website within 2 business days of making any changes to the preferred drug list, including, but not limited to, any and all changes to requirements for prior approval. Effective immediately.

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

Approved for Consideration Rules Committee

1/30/2018

Added Co-Sponsor

3/8/18

HB4166

Harris – Chicago, D

Creates the Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. Imposes an assessment of 1% on claims paid by a health insurance carrier or third-party administrator. Provides that the moneys received and collected under the Act shall be deposited into the Healthcare Provider Relief Fund and used solely for the purpose of funding Medicaid services provided under the medical assistance programs administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

1/24/2018

HB4270

Olsen - Downers Grove, R

Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that a free medical clinic shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of acts or omissions in providing medical treatment, diagnosis, or advice, except for willful or wanton misconduct.

To Tort Liability Law Subcommittee

3/7/18

HB4331

Conner – Romeoville, D

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that in every case in which an opioid overdose is determined to be a contributing factor in a death, the coroner shall report the death and the age, gender, race, and county of residence, if known, of the decedent to the Department of Public Health. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires every hospital to report the age, gender, race, and county of residence, if known, of each patient diagnosed as having an opioid overdose to the Department within 48 hours of the diagnosis. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the reporting requirements. Requires the Department to annually report to the General Assembly the data collected.

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading- Short
Debate

3/8/2018

HB4436

Chapa LaVia -Aurora, D

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that notwithstanding any of the provisions of the Code concerning the administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy, psychotropic medication or electroconvulsive therapy may be administered pursuant to a power of attorney for health care under the Powers of Attorney for Health Care Law or a declaration for mental health treatment under the Mental Health Treatment Preference Declaration Act over the objection of the recipient if the recipient has not revoked the power of attorney or declaration for mental health treatment as provided in the relevant statute. Effective immediately.

Referred to Rules

1/31/2018

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

2/13/2018

HB4440

Gabel - Evanston, D

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide facilities with educational information on all vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, including, but not limited to, the risks associated with shingles and how to protect oneself against the varicella-zoster virus. Requires a facility to distribute the information to each resident who requests the information and each newly admitted resident. Allows the facility to distribute the information to residents electronically. Effective January 1, 2019.

Arrived in Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

3/9/2018

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

3/9/2018

HB4479

Cabello – Rockford, R

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 relating to first degree murder. Adds and eliminates aggravating factors for which the death penalty may be imposed. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Eliminates provision that abolishes the sentence of death. Enacts the Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2018. Provides that all unobligated and unexpended moneys remaining in the Death Penalty Abolition Fund on the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be transferred into the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Amends the State Appellate Defender Act. Provides that in cases in which a death sentence is an authorized disposition, the State Appellate Defender shall provide trial counsel with legal assistance and the assistance of expert witnesses, investigators, and mitigation specialists from funds appropriated to the State Appellate Defender specifically for that purpose by the General Assembly. Provides that the Office of State Appellate Defender shall not be appointed to serve as trial counsel in capital cases.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/2/2018

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

2/28/18

HB4571

Ammons - Champaign, D

Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/6/18

HB4643

Burke - Chicago, D

Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Provides that the limitation on determining a differential diagnosis shall not in any manner limit a physical therapist from establishing a relevant diagnosis. In the definition of "documented current and relevant diagnosis" and in provisions concerning disciplinary actions, removes language requiring a diagnosis to be substantiated by a physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or podiatric physician. Effective immediately.

Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

3/5/18

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

3/1/2018

HB4650

Zalewski - Riverside, D

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substance Act. In a provision allowing pharmacists to authorize a designee to consult the Prescription Monitoring Program on their behalf, defines "pharmacist" to include, but be not limited to, a pharmacist associated with a health maintenance organization or a Medicaid managed care entity providing services under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective immediately.

Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

2/21/2018

Oppose

HB4696

Olsen - Downers Grove, R

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2019, the tax is not imposed on prescription medicines or prescription drugs. Effective immediately.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/13/18

HB4699

Carroll - Buffalo Grove, D

Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that a person who in good faith and without fee administers epinephrine to another person who is suffering from a severe allergic reaction shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of his or her acts or omissions, except for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the person in administering the epinephrine.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/13/18

HB4707

House Amendment 001

Scherer - Decatur, D

House Amendment 001: Creates the Prescription Drug Task Force Act and a Prescription drug task Force with 17 members, one member from ICHP that will study the extent of over prescribing of opioids to patients and to make recommendations for future legislation to address the issue.

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading – Short Debate

3/8/2018

Neutral

HB4900

Guzzardi - Chicago, D

Creates the Illinois Generic Drug Pricing Fairness Act. Provides that a manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor shall not engage in price gouging in the sale of an essential off-patent or generic drug. Provides that the Director of Healthcare and Family Services or Director of Central Management Services may notify the Attorney General of any increase in the price of any essential off-patent or generic drug under the Medical Assistance Program under the Illinois Public Aid Code or a State health plan, respectively, that amounts to price gouging. Provides that whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor of an essential off-patent or generic drug has violated the Act, the Attorney General shall send a notice to the manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor requesting a specified statement. Provides that within 45 days after receipt of the request, the manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor shall submit the statement to the Attorney General. Provides that to accomplish the objectives and carry out the duties prescribed in the Act, the Attorney General may issue subpoenas or examine under oath any person to determine whether a manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor has violated the Act. Provides that upon petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may issue specified orders against violations of the Act. Contains provisions concerning the disclosure of financial information provided by a manufacturer or wholesale drug distributor to the Attorney General. Effective January 1, 2019.

State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed

3/8/2018

Added Co-Sponsor

3/7/2018

HB4906

McAuliffe – Chicago, R

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall adopt rules allowing licensed prescribers or pharmacists who have registered to access the Prescription Monitoring Program to authorize a licensed or non-licensed designee (rather than any designee) employed in that licensed prescriber's office or licensed pharmacist's pharmacy and who has received training in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to consult the Prescription Monitoring Program on their behalf. Requires the Clinical Director of the Prescription Monitoring Program to select 6 members (rather than 5 members), 3 physicians, 2 pharmacists, and one dentist, of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee to serve as members of the peer review subcommittee. Effective immediately.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/14/2018

HB4907

SB2952

McAuliffe - Chicago, R

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall adopt rules allowing licensed prescribers or pharmacists who have registered to access the Prescription Monitoring Program to authorize a licensed or non-licensed designee (rather than any designee) employed in that licensed prescriber's office or licensed pharmacist's pharmacy and who has received training in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to consult the Prescription Monitoring Program on their behalf. Requires the Clinical Director of the Prescription Monitoring Program to select 6 members (rather than 5 members), 3 physicians, 2 pharmacists, and one dentist, of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee to serve as members of the peer review subcommittee. Effective immediately

Assigned to Human Services Committee

3/5/18

Added Co-Sponsor

3/6/2018

HB4950

Feigenholtz – Chicago, D

Creates the Early Mental Health and Addictions Treatment Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and other specified agencies and entities, to develop a pilot program under which a qualifying adolescent or young adult may receive community-based mental health treatment from a youth-focused community support team for early treatment that is specifically tailored to the needs of youth and young adults in the early stages of a serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness. Requires the Department to apply, no later than September 30, 2019, for any necessary federal waiver or State Plan amendment to implement the pilot program. Requires the Department to implement the pilot program no later than December 31, 2019 if federal approval is not necessary. Contains provisions concerning the creation of a community-based treatment model under the pilot program; the development of a pay-for-performance payment model; Department rules to implement the pilot program; and analytics and outcomes report. Requires the Department to develop an Assertive Engagement and Community-Based Clinical Treatment Pilot Program for individuals with opioid and other drug addictions. Contains provisions on in-office, in-home, and in-community services provided under the pilot program; application for a federal waiver or State Plan amendment to implement the pilot program; development of a pay-for-performance payment model; Department rules to implement the pilot program; and analytics and outcomes report. Effective immediately.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/14/2018

Added Chief Co-Sponsor

3/6/2018

HB5442

Durkin - Burr Ridge, R

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that, for the purposes of the Act, "public body" does not include a Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) Policy Board or drug task force composed or created by any combination of local law enforcement agencies. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits drug-induced homicide when he or she violates delivery of a controlled substance or methamphetamine or a similar law of another jurisdiction, by unlawfully delivering a controlled substance to another, and the injection, inhalation, absorption, or ingestion of any amount of that controlled substance is a contributing cause of the person's death. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that controlled substances which are lawfully administered in hospitals or institutions licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act shall be reported under (rather than, exempt from) specified reporting provisions under the Act, and the prescription for the controlled substances ordered and the quantity actually administered (rather than, the reporting requirement only applies for more than a 72-hour supply of a discharge medication to be consumed outside of the hospital or institution). Provides that the information required to be transmitted under the prescription monitoring program must be transmitted not later than the end of the business day on which a controlled substance is dispensed, or at such other time as may be required by the Department of Human Services by administrative rule (rather than, at the end of the next business day on which the controlled substance is dispensed).

Assigned to Judiciary – Criminal Committee

3/5/18

Oppose

HB5602

Carroll - Buffalo Grove, D

Amends the Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Act. Provides that "unused medication" means any unopened, expired, or excess medication that has been dispensed for patient or resident care and that is in a liquid or solid form (rather than in a solid form). Makes related changes.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/16/18

HB5747

Mussman - Schaumburg, D

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that "practice of pharmacy" includes the prescribing and dispensing of hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives. Defines "hormonal contraceptive patch" as a transdermal patch applied to the skin of a patient, by the patient or by a practitioner, that releases a drug composed of a combination of hormones that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and "self-administered oral hormonal contraceptive" as a drug composed of a combination of hormones that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy and that the patient to whom the drug is prescribed may take orally. Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense contraceptives to a person over 18 years of age and a person under 18 years of age only if the person has evidence of a previous prescription from a primary care or a women's health care practitioner. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules to establish standard procedures for pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives. Provides requirements for the rules to be adopted by the Department. Provides that all State and federal laws governing insurance coverage of contraceptive drugs and products shall apply to the provisions.

Referred to Rules Committee

2/16/18

Added Co-Sponsor Reps

3/8/19

Support

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Bill Introduction

Senate bills out of Committee

April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018

House Bills out of Committee

Third Reading for Senate Bills

April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018

Third Reading House Bills

House Bills out of Committee

May 11, 2018

May 18, 2018

Senate Bills out of Committee

Third Reading House Bills

May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018

Third Reading Senate Bills

Adjournment

May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018

Adjournment

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Contents

KeePosted Info

Directly Speaking

President's Message

Columns

Board of Pharmacy Update

Educational Affairs

Educational Affairs Meeting News

Government Affairs Report

ICHPeople

Leadership Profile

New Practitioners Network

Professional Affairs

Professional Affairs - Call for Entries

Features

Call for Nominations

Meet Xing Jin

You Want Me to Talk to a Legislator???

College Connection

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy

Rosalind Franklin University

More

Officers and Board of Directors

Upcoming Events

ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund (PAC) Contributors

Welcome New Members!

ICHP Membership Application

Regularly Scheduled Network Meetings

Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
3rd Thursday of Odd Months
5:30pm

Regularly Scheduled Division and Committee Calls

Executive Committee
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Educational Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

Government Affairs
Third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Marketing Affairs
Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

Organizational Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m.

Professional Affairs
Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

New Practitioner Network
Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Technology Committee
Second Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

Chicago Area Pharmacy Directors Network Dinner
Bi-monthly in odd numbered months with dates to be determined. Invitation only.

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