Illinois Senate Bill 3896
Session 104th
Wholesale Drug Distributors
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Passed House on May 22, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3896
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Motion Text
Third Reading
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Summary
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.
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05/22/2026
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
05/22/2026
Senate
Passed Both Houses
05/22/2026
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-000-000
05/19/2026
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/19/2026
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
05/14/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/13/2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000
05/07/2026
House
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
04/27/2026
House
Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee
04/07/2026
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
03/27/2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee
03/27/2026
House
First Reading
03/26/2026
House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
03/26/2026
House
Arrived in House
03/26/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
03/26/2026
Senate
Third Reading - Passed; 047-000-000
03/12/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
03/12/2026
Senate
Second Reading
03/05/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
03/05/2026
Senate
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
02/24/2026
Senate
Assigned to Licensed Activities
02/06/2026
Senate
Referred to Assignments
02/06/2026
Senate
First Reading
02/06/2026
Senate
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Sources
IL Legislature
Record Created
Mar 2, 2026 10:28:19 PM
Record Updated
May 25, 2026 3:53:04 PM