Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive 3 R cosponsors

SB3213      — ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0846

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill regulates electronic prescriptions for certain drugs and allows exceptions for specific circumstances.

This bill amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to limit the transfer of Schedule II drug prescriptions and specifies when electronic prescriptions are not required. It aims to align state law with federal regulations.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may experience changes in how their prescriptions are managed, especially during pharmacy shortages or off-hours.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may have to adjust their prescribing practices due to the limitations on prescription transfers.

Summary

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedule II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0846

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Concurs

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve McClure

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2026

  13. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  21. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000

  23. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. Second Reading - Short Debate

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  28. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  29. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  30. Do Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000

  31. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  32. Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee

  33. Referred to Rules Committee

  34. First Reading

  35. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  36. Arrived in House

  37. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  38. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  40. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026

  42. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; McClure

  43. Second Reading

  44. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  45. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  46. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  47. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026

  48. Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

  49. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities

  50. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  51. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  52. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  53. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  54. Referred to Assignments

  55. First Reading

  56. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

Sponsors

  • Kelly M. Cassidy · Cosponsor
  • Nicolle Grasse · Cosponsor
  • Martha Deuter · Cosponsor
  • Diane Blair-Sherlock · Cosponsor
  • Michelle Mussman · Cosponsor
  • Steve McClure · Primary
  • Jason Plummer · Cosponsor
  • Chris Balkema · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

  • Kelly M. Cassidy
  • Nicolle Grasse
  • Martha Deuter
  • Diane Blair-Sherlock
  • Michelle Mussman
  • Jason Plummer Republican
  • Chris Balkema Republican

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18001
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 55003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Licensed Activities

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5001
Republican 2001
Total 7002
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 106 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 67003
Republican 30008
Unaffiliated 8001
Total 1050012
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Not Voting
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Prescription Drug Affordability

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Prescription Drug Affordability

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 5000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Licensed Activities

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5001
Republican 3000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3213      do?
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedule II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3213     ?
SB3213      is sponsored by Kelly M. Cassidy, Nicolle Grasse, Martha Deuter, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Michelle Mussman, Steve McClure (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3213     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.
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