Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 570/322 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that a prescriber shall offer a prescription for naloxone hydrochloride, or another similar drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration, under specified circumstances. Provides for educational information to be provided concerning overdose prevention and the use of naloxone hydrochloride. Provides that a prescriber who does not comply with specified requirements shall be subject to administrative sanctions under the appropriate licensing board. Specifies that the provisions do not create a private right of action against a prescriber, and do not limit a prescriber's liability for the negligent failure to diagnose or treat a patient. Provides that these provisions do apply to a patient receiving hospice care in accordance with the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Contains a purpose provision. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/26/2021	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush
2/26/2021	Senate	First Reading
2/26/2021	Senate	Referred to Assignments
12/31/2022	Senate	Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

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