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HB 2 — DHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES
Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
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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 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to (i) establish a new intervention license category entitled "OPS Harm Reduction Services", (ii) establish standards for entities to become licensed under the OPS Harm Reduction Services category, and (iii) create a licensing application process. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, or regulation, any entity licensed as an OPS Harm Reduction Services provider may operate an overdose prevention site as authorized by the Department. Requires the Department to make a determination as to whether to approve an entity's application for an OPS Harm Reduction Services license within 4 weeks after the date upon which the entity submitted its application to the Department. Requires the Department to help educate local communities and public and private entities about overdose prevention sites and the evidence regarding the benefits of overdose prevention sites. Requires entities approved to operate an overdose prevention site to, at a minimum, provide a hygienic space where participants may consume pre-obtained substances, maintain a supply of naloxone and oxygen on-site, employ staff trained to administer first aid to participants who are experiencing an overdose, provide secure hypodermic needle and syringe disposal services, encourage drug checking or the use of fentanyl test strips, and other services. Requires licensed entities to submit a report to the Department on the number of participants who have received or are receiving services at the overdose prevention site and other matters. Grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to specified persons. Preempts home rule powers.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
181 added · 198 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of HB 2 introduces a new section focused on "Harm Reduction Services," specifically establishing "Overdose Prevention Sites" (OPS) where individuals can safely consume substances. It allows for the creation of a pilot program for these sites, which will be exempt from certain licensing requirements until necessary regulations are developed. This change is significant because it aims to provide a safer environment for individuals at high risk of overdose, promoting both health and access to treatment options while reducing the risks associated with drug use in unsafe conditions.
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ILCS 301/5-26 new ILCS 301/15-10 Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act.
Requires the Department of Human Services to (i) establish a new intervention license category entitled "OPS Harm Reduction Services", (ii) establish standards for entities to become licensed under the OPS Harm Reduction Services category, and (iii) create a licensing application process.
Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, or regulation, any entity licensed as an OPS Harm Reduction Services provider may operate an overdose prevention site as authorized by the Department.
Requires the Department to make a determination as to whether to approve an entity's application for an OPS Harm Reduction Services license within 4 weeks after the date upon which the entity submitted its application to the Department.
Requires the Department to help educate local communities and public and private entities about overdose prevention sites and the evidence regarding the benefits of overdose prevention sites.
Requires entities approved to operate an overdose prevention site to, at a minimum, provide a hygienic space where participants may consume pre-obtained substances, maintain a supply of naloxone and oxygen on-site, employ staff trained to administer first aid to participants who are experiencing an overdose, provide secure hypodermic needle and syringe disposal services, encourage drug checking or the use of fentanyl test strips, and other services.
Requires licensed entities to submit a report to the Department on the number of participants who have received or are receiving services at the overdose prevention site and other matters.
Grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to specified persons.
Preempts home rule powers.
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"Participant" means an individual who seeks to utilize, utilizes, or has utilized services provided at an overdose prevention site established in accordance with this Section.
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(g)HB0002 ImmunityEngrossed provided.- 6 - LRB103 04457 KTG 49463 b (7) provide referrals to substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, medication-assisted treatment or recovery services, recovery support services, medical services, job training and placement services, and other services that address social determinants of health;
Notwithstanding(8) theprovide Illinoiswound Controlledkits; Substances Act, the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act, or any other provision of law to the contrary, the following persons shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for any criminal offense, or be subject to any civil or administrative penalty, including seizure or forfeiture of assets or real property or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege solely for participation or involvement at an overdose prevention site approved by the Department under this Act:
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(h) Other OPS program designs and implementation shall be informed by the target community.
(i) Each pilot overdose prevention site shall track and compile information on the success rate of persons who are referred to and receive additional treatment and recovery support services after utilizing the services provided at the overdose prevention site.
To obtain such information, each pilot overdose prevention site must monitor and collect the following data:
(1) the number of persons who seek and receive services at the overdose prevention site;
(2) the number of persons identified in paragraph (1) who are referred to other substance use treatment and recovery support services offered by another provider;
and (3) the number of persons identified in paragraph (2) HB0002 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 04457 KTG 49463 b who receive and complete substance use treatment or a program of recovery support services offered by another provider.
Each pilot overdose prevention site shall compile the data and information required under this subsection and submit an annual report on its findings to the Department in a form and manner and on a date prescribed by the Department.
All personally identifiable information shall be excluded from the reports consistent with State and federal privacy protections.
(j) The Department may approve an entity to operate a pilot program in one or more jurisdictions upon satisfaction of the requirements set forth in this Section.
The Department shall establish standards for program approval and training.
(k) Notwithstanding the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act, or any other provision of law to the contrary, the following persons shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for any criminal offense or be subject to any civil or administrative penalty, including seizure or forfeiture of assets or real property or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege, solely for participation or involvement in a program approved by the Department under this Act:
(1) any individual who seeks to utilize, utilizes, or has utilized services provided at an overdose prevention site established in accordance with this Section;
HB0002 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 04457 KTG 49463 b (2) a staff member or administrator of an overdose prevention site, including a healthcare professional, manager, employee, or volunteer;
(h) Home rule preemption.
A home rule unit may not prohibit the establishment or operation of an overdose prevention site as provided in this Section.
This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
Medication assisted treatment that includes methadone used HB0002 - 8 - LRB103 04457 KTG 49463 b for an opioid use disorder can be licensed as an adjunct to any of the treatment levels of care specified in this Section.
Categories of service authorized by an intervention license are DUI Evaluation, DUI Risk Education, Designated Program, OPS Harm Reduction Services, and Recovery Homes for persons in any stage of recovery HB0002 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 04457 KTG 49463 b from a substance use disorder.
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Amendments
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Action History
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2023
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Judicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Correctional Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; 015-008-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
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Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-040-000
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Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Human Services Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
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Balanced Budget Note Filed
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
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Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
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Home Rule Note Filed
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State Debt Impact Note Filed
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Pension Note Filed
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House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Pension Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Judicial Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Home Rule Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Correctional Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Assigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Sponsors
- La Shawn K. Ford · Primary
- Kelly M. Cassidy · Cosponsor
- Will Guzzardi · Cosponsor
- Anna Moeller · Cosponsor
- Theresa Mah · Cosponsor
- Daniel Didech · Cosponsor
- Bob Morgan · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Walker · Cosponsor
- Maura Hirschauer · Cosponsor
- Lilian Jiménez · Cosponsor
- Kam Buckner · Cosponsor
- Justin Slaughter · Cosponsor
- Sonya M. Harper · Cosponsor
- Lindsey LaPointe · Cosponsor
- Norma Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Cyril Nichols · Cosponsor
- Diane Blair-Sherlock · Cosponsor
- Barbara Hernández · Cosponsor
- Steven Reick · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- La Shawn K. Ford Democrat
Co-sponsors (18)
- Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat
- Will Guzzardi Democrat
- Anna Moeller Democrat
- Theresa Mah Democrat
- Daniel Didech Democrat
- Bob Morgan Democrat
- Mark L. Walker Democrat
- Maura Hirschauer Democrat
- Lilian Jiménez Democrat
- Kam Buckner Democrat
- Justin Slaughter Democrat
- Sonya M. Harper Democrat
- Lindsey LaPointe Democrat
- Norma Hernandez Democrat
- Cyril Nichols
- Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat
- Barbara Hernández
- Steven Reick Republican
Not signed on (164)
164 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 164 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 33% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Egofske, John | — | Nay |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin John Olickal | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Nay |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Nay |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | Nay |
| Kevin Schmidt | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2 do?
- Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to (i) establish a new intervention license category entitled "OPS Harm Reduction Services", (ii) establish standards for entities to become licensed under the OPS Harm Reduction Services category, and (iii) create a licensing application process. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, or regulation, any entity licensed as an OPS Harm Reduction Services provider may operate an overdose prevention site as authorized by the Department. Requires the Department to make a determination as to whether to approve an entity's application for an OPS Harm Reduction Services license within 4 weeks after the date upon which the entity submitted its application to the Department. Requires the Department to help educate local communities and public and private entities about overdose prevention sites and the evidence regarding the benefits of overdose prevention sites. Requires entities approved to operate an overdose prevention site to, at a minimum, provide a hygienic space where participants may consume pre-obtained substances, maintain a supply of naloxone and oxygen on-site, employ staff trained to administer first aid to participants who are experiencing an overdose, provide secure hypodermic needle and syringe disposal services, encourage drug checking or the use of fentanyl test strips, and other services. Requires licensed entities to submit a report to the Department on the number of participants who have received or are receiving services at the overdose prevention site and other matters. Grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to specified persons. Preempts home rule powers.
- Who sponsors HB 2?
- HB 2 is sponsored by La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Cyril Nichols, Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Barbara Hernández, and Steven Reick (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2?
- This bill died with 103rd 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.
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