Illinois · House Bill 4982 · 104th General Assembly

PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION

  1. Introduced Feb 4, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the House Apr 16, 2026
  4. Passed the Senate May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 31, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems…

Read the full title (148 words)

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.

Every action

44 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 36 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
  10. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  11. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  12. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  13. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  14. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  16. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  17. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  18. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  20. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  21. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  22. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  24. SenateArrive in Senate
  25. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  26. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  27. SenateFirst Reading
  28. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  29. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  30. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  31. CommitteeAssigned to Public Health · Senate Public Health
  32. CommitteeDo Pass Public Health; 009-000-000 · Senate Public Health
  33. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
  34. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  35. SenateSecond Reading
  36. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
  1. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
  3. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0691

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 111–0
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 111 No 0 Not voting 7
Democrats: 74 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 111

Not voting · 1

Excused · 6

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 59–0
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 59 No 0
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 59

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 25, 2026 House Health Care Licenses Health Care Licenses - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

Passed 14–0
Apr 15, 2026 House Health Care Licenses House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Health Care Licenses - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

Passed 14–0
May 5, 2026 Senate Public Health Public Health - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

Not voting · 1

9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 12 cosponsors: 7 Republicans, 5 Democrats.

All 12 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.