Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB4982: PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION
Status: Signed into law, July 31, 2026
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.
What the bill says
A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB4982Introduced , by Rep. Jackie HaasSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 85/45 new 225 ILCS 85/45 new ILCS 85/45 new Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensedpharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shallconspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Servicesthat contains the (ii) the Lifeline number; and(iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deemsappropriate…
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB4982Introduced , by Rep. Jackie HaasSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 85/45 new 225 ILCS 85/45 new ILCS 85/45 new Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensedpharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shallconspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Servicesthat contains the (ii) the Lifeline number; and(iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deemsappropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink ordisplayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches insize, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that isclearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do notmaintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include acopy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the signshall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services'swebsite. LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b A BILL FOR HB4982LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b HB4982 LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b HB4982 LRB104 19442 AAS 32890 b AN ACT concerning regulation. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 5.The Pharmacy Practice Act is amended by adding Section 45 as follows: (225 ILCS 85/45 …