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.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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 a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and (iii) any other awareness and assistance information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the National Emergency 9-1-1, the Poison Control helpline, and the 2-1-1 Illinois number. 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. Adds that compliance with a provision may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under a specific provision of the Act, 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 Service's website.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 225 ILCS 85/45
Engrossed: 225 ILCS 85/45
Enrolled: 225 ILCS 85/45