Illinois · Senate Bill 3896 · 104th General Assembly

WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

SB 3896 Sponsored by Suzy Glowiak Hilton Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 26, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 22, 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 Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. Defines "virtual wholesale distributor". Provides that every virtual wholesale distributor that engages in virtual drug distribution of prescription drugs shall be licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall only contract with entities licensed under the Act to take physical possession…

Read the full title (174 words)

Amends the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act. Defines "virtual wholesale distributor". Provides that every virtual wholesale distributor that engages in virtual drug distribution of prescription drugs shall be licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall only contract with entities licensed under the Act to take physical possession of prescription drugs if the prescription drugs are being shipped into the State. Sets forth requirements for applicants for a virtual wholesale distributor license. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall ensure that any licensed entity providing distribution services to the virtual wholesale distributor complies with certain requirements. Provides that a virtual wholesale distributor shall not operate out of a location that is a residence or personal dwelling. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning definitions; unlicensed practice; the expiration of a license; rules and regulations; inspection powers of a pharmacy investigator; restrictions on transactions; wholesaler licensing complaints; violations of the Act; temporary suspension of a license; home rule preemption; and drugs in storage. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

Show the 21 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
  9. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 047-000-000
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  11. HouseArrived in House
  12. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  13. HouseFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  15. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  16. CommitteeAssigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee · House Prescription Drug Affordability
  17. HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
  18. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000 · House Prescription Drug Affordability
  19. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  20. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  21. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-000-000
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4. SenateSent to the Governor
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date July 31, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0745

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 47–0
Mar 26, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 47 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 31 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 47

Not voting · 12

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 99–0
May 22, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 99 No 0 Not voting 19
Democrats: 63 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 99

Not voting · 1

Excused · 18

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 4, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Licensed Activities - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 8–0
May 13, 2026 House Prescription Drug Affordability Prescription Drug Affordability - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Democrats.

All 4 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.