Bill Status of HB 4391   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  PROHIBIT INTERNET PRESCRIBING

House Sponsors
Rep. Karen May-Greg Harris-Elizabeth Coulson-William B. Black

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Michael W. Frerichs-Dan Cronin-Pamela J. Althoff)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
225 ILCS 25/23from Ch. 111, par. 2323
225 ILCS 60/22from Ch. 111, par. 4400-22
225 ILCS 65/15-50
225 ILCS 80/24from Ch. 111, par. 3924
225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621
225 ILCS 100/24from Ch. 111, par. 4824

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Internet Prescribing Prohibition Act. Provides that licensed prescribers may not knowingly prescribe medications for a patient via the Internet, World Wide Web, telephone, facsimile, or any other electronic means unless (1) the patient has been physically examined by the prescriber or has been given a documented patient evaluation, including health history and a physical examination, to establish the diagnosis for which any legend drug is prescribed; (2) the prescriber and the patient have discussed treatment options and the risks and benefits of treatment; and (3) the prescriber has maintained the patient's medical records. Provides that these provisions shall not be construed to prohibit patient care in certain circumstances or to prevent the electronic distribution of a prescription to a pharmacy. Provides that a person convicted of violating these provisions is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $1,000 for the first violation and not less than $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Requires a person convicted of violating the Act to be reported to the Division of Professional Regulation of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for appropriate licensing board review. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, and the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act to provide that violation of the Internet Prescribing Prohibition Act constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under those Acts.

House Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 115/25from Ch. 111, par. 7025

Adds a licensed veterinarian to the definition of "licensed prescribers". Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 to provide that violating any provision of the Internet Prescribing Prohibition Act is a punishable violation.

House Amendment No. 2
Provides that Illinois licensed prescribers may not knowingly prescribe medications (rather than controlled substances under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act) for a patient via the Internet, World Wide Web, telephone, facsimile, or any other electronic means unless specified criteria are met.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  1/11/2008HouseFirst Reading
  1/11/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/27/2008HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000
  2/27/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/4/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  3/4/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  3/4/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/11/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  3/11/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
  3/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  3/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black
  4/1/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-028-000
  4/2/2008SenateArrive in Senate
  4/2/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2008
  4/8/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  4/9/2008SenateFirst Reading
  4/9/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  4/9/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin
  4/16/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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