PROHIBIT INTERNET PRESCRIBING
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HB 2407 — PROHIBIT INTERNET PRESCRIBING
Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Karen May
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
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 Illinois Dental Practice Act, Medical Practice Act of 1987, Nurse Practice Act, Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 to provide that a violation of the Internet Prescribing Prohibition Act constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under those Acts.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Karen May
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Motion Prevailed by Voice Vote
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Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Karen May
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Assigned to Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
Sponsors
- Karen May · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Karen May
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2407 do?
- 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 Illinois Dental Practice Act, Medical Practice Act of 1987, Nurse Practice Act, Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 to provide that a violation of the Internet Prescribing Prohibition Act constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under those Acts.
- Who sponsors HB 2407?
- HB 2407 is sponsored by Karen May.
- What is the current status of HB 2407?
- This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2407?
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