STATE BILLIL SB 3896PASSED

WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jul 31, 2026; 104 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

IL SB 3896 · PassedJul 31

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Bill details

Last action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0745 · Jul 31, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Jul 31, 2026Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0745Senate

Jul 31, 2026Effective Date July 31, 2026Senate

Jul 31, 2026Governor ApprovedSenate

Jun 30, 2026Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-AllenSenate

Jun 18, 2026Sent to the GovernorSenate

May 22, 2026Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. LillyHouse

May 22, 2026Passed Both HousesSenate

May 22, 2026Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-000-000House

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May 19, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse

May 19, 2026Second Reading - Short DebateHouse

May 14, 2026Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse

May 13, 2026Do Pass / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000House

May 7, 2026Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026House

Apr 27, 2026Assigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility CommitteeHouse

Apr 7, 2026Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Senate

Mar 27, 2026Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Mar 27, 2026First ReadingHouse

Mar 26, 2026Chief House Sponsor Rep. Theresa MahHouse

Mar 26, 2026Arrived in HouseHouse

Mar 26, 2026Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie HunterSenate

Mar 26, 2026Third Reading - Passed; 047-000-000Senate

Mar 12, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026Senate

Mar 12, 2026Second ReadingSenate

Mar 5, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026Senate

Mar 5, 2026Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000Senate

Feb 24, 2026Assigned to Licensed ActivitiesSenate

Feb 6, 2026Referred to AssignmentsSenate

Feb 6, 2026First ReadingSenate

Feb 6, 2026Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak HiltonSenate

Recorded votes

Senate Licensed Activities CommitteeMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Prescription Drug Affordability CommitteeMay 13, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 26, 2026 · Senate · 47 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMay 22, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 0 nayPassed

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