Public Act 103-0465
 
SB1907 EnrolledLRB103 29209 RJT 55596 b


  
    AN ACT concerning education.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  



 
 
    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Public 
Higher Education Act.
 
    Section 3. Intent. It is the intent of the General 
Assembly that the requirements set forth in this Act should 
apply equally to each public institution of higher education 
in this State and to the governing board of each public 
institution of higher education in this State.
 
    Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
    "Emergency contraception" means medication approved by the 
federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that can 
significantly reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within 72 
hours after unprotected sexual intercourse.
    "Governing board of each public institution of higher 
education" means the Board of Trustees of the University of 
Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois 
University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, 
the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the 
Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of 
Trustees of Illinois State University, the Board of Trustees 
of Northeastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of 
Northern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Western 
Illinois University, the board of trustees of each community 
college district in this State, and the governing board of any 
other public university, college, or community college now or 
hereafter established or authorized by the General Assembly.
    "Public institution of higher education" means the 
University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago 
State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State 
University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois 
University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois 
University, a public community college in this State, or any 
other public university, college, or community college now or 
hereafter established or authorized by the General Assembly.
    "Wellness kiosk" means a mechanical device used for retail 
sales of wellness products that may include, but is not 
limited to, prophylactics, menstrual cups, tampons, menstrual 
pads, pregnancy tests, and nonprescription drugs. A wellness 
kiosk must also include discounted emergency contraception.
 
    Section 10. Wellness kiosk availability on campus.
    (a) The governing board of each public institution of 
higher education, except the board of trustees of a community 
college district,  shall make at least one wellness kiosk 
available on each campus under its jurisdiction. The wellness 
kiosk must be located in an area of campus where students can 
access the wellness kiosk on weekends and after class hours.
    (b) The board of trustees of a community college district 
shall make at least one wellness kiosk available on each 
campus under its jurisdiction. The wellness kiosk must be 
located in an area of campus where students can access the 
wellness kiosk during class hours.
    (c) A public institution of higher education shall ensure 
that the wellness kiosk satisfies, at a minimum, all of the 
following requirements:
        (1) The products must be sold only in the 
    manufacturer's clearly labeled, original, unbroken, 
    tamper-proof, and expiration-dated packaging.
        (2)  The products may not be older than the 
    manufacturer's expiration date.
        (3) The products must be stored in accordance with 
    manufacturer recommendations.
        (4) The emergency contraception in the wellness kiosk 
    must be made available at a reduced price.
    (c) A public institution of higher education shall ensure 
that each wellness kiosk has, at a minimum:
        (1) an obvious and legible statement on the kiosk that 
    identifies the owner of the machine;
        (2) a toll-free telephone number at which the consumer 
    may contact the owner of the kiosk; and
        (3) a statement advising the consumer to check the 
    expiration date of the product before using the product.
 
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law. 
  

Effective Date:  8/4/2023