All Roll Calls
Yes: 182 • No: 6
IllinoisHB2589104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE
Sponsored By: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Adults can buy sterile syringes at pharmacies
If you are 18 or older, you can buy up to 100 sterile syringes or needles per sale at a pharmacy. Sales happen only from the pharmacy department, and items are kept under pharmacist control. If the pharmacy has them and you need them to use your medicine, the pharmacist sells them based on professional judgment. The pharmacist should also offer counseling or referrals. This has been in effect since August 9, 2019.
Limits and exceptions on syringe sales
The law limits sales or delivery of syringes and needles to named professionals and permit holders. These include pharmacists, doctors, dentists, vets, embalmers and suppliers, wholesalers, manufacturing pharmacists, and industrial users. Nurses with a written order, registered chiropodists, and hospital employees with a written order may also receive them. The law also allows use for livestock care by the owner, scientific research, and needle access programs (staff, volunteers, and participants). This has been in effect since August 9, 2019.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Jehan Gordon-Booth
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Justin Slaughter
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Thaddeus Jones
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 50 • No: 6
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass Public Health;
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 108 • No: 0
House vote • 3/20/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0240
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/29/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 050-006-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
5/16/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
4/30/2025SenateDo Pass Public Health; 007-000-000
4/30/2025SenateAssigned to Public Health
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/23/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/23/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
4/23/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025
4/9/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/9/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
4/8/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced