Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

SB 2893 — PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORT ACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

Establishes a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save consumers money.

The Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program Act mandates the Department of Public Health to create a program for importing prescription drugs from Canada. This program aims to provide cost savings to consumers by requiring the development of registration processes, drug lists, and compliance with federal safety standards.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may have access to lower-cost prescription drugs imported from Canada.

Summary

Creates the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program. Provides that the Department shall implement the program by: (1) contracting with one or more prescription drug wholesalers and Canadian suppliers to import prescription drugs and provide prescription drug cost savings to consumers in this State; (2) developing a registration process for health benefit plan issuers, health care providers, and pharmacies to obtain and dispense prescription drugs imported under the program; (3) developing a list of prescription drugs, including the prices of those drugs, that meet certain requirements set forth under the Act and publishing the list on the Department's website; (4) establishing an outreach and marketing plan to generate program awareness; (5) ensuring the program and the prescription drug wholesalers that contract with this State comply with certain federal tracking, tracing, verification, and identification requirements; and other matters. Sets forth eligibility criteria for prescription drugs that may be imported into the State under the program. Contains provisions concerning anticompetitive behavior monitoring; program funding; audit procedures; annual reporting requirements; the adoption of rules to implement the Act; and federal waiver or authorization requirements. Effective July 1, 2024.

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  6. Postponed - Public Health

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Natalie Toro

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  15. Assigned to Public Health

  16. Directed to Multiple Committees Public Health; Appropriations

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2893 do?
Creates the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program. Provides that the Department shall implement the program by: (1) contracting with one or more prescription drug wholesalers and Canadian suppliers to import prescription drugs and provide prescription drug cost savings to consumers in this State; (2) developing a registration process for health benefit plan issuers, health care providers, and pharmacies to obtain and dispense prescription drugs imported under the program; (3) developing a list of prescription drugs, including the prices of those drugs, that meet certain requirements set forth under the Act and publishing the list on the Department's website; (4) establishing an outreach and marketing plan to generate program awareness; (5) ensuring the program and the prescription drug wholesalers that contract with this State comply with certain federal tracking, tracing, verification, and identification requirements; and other matters. Sets forth eligibility criteria for prescription drugs that may be imported into the State under the program. Contains provisions concerning anticompetitive behavior monitoring; program funding; audit procedures; annual reporting requirements; the adoption of rules to implement the Act; and federal waiver or authorization requirements. Effective July 1, 2024.
Who sponsors SB 2893?
SB 2893 is sponsored by Karina Villa (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Natalie Toro, Rachel Ventura (Democrat), and Paul Faraci (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2893?
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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