OPIOID PRESCRIPTIONS House SponsorsRep. Deb Conroy 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 570/316.5 new Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that except as otherwise provided in the Act, when issuing a first-time opioid prescription for outpatient use to an adult patient with an acute condition, a medical practitioner shall not issue a prescription for more than a 7-day supply. Provides that except as otherwise provided in the Act, a medical practitioner shall not issue a prescription for an opioid to a minor for more than a 7-day supply at any time and shall discuss with a parent, tutor, or guardian of the minor the risks associated with opioid use and the reasons why the prescription is necessary. Determines when a medical practitioner can prescribe more than a 7-day supply. Provides that a prescription may be filled for less than the prescribed amount. 2/19/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 2/22/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee 3/27/2021HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die