ACCESS TO AFFORD INSULIN ACT House SponsorsRep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass-Lakesia Collins-Will Guzzardi-Janet Yang Rohr-Mary E. Flowers, Matt Hanson, Suzanne M. Ness, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Michelle Mussman, Bob Morgan, Robyn Gabel, Theresa Mah, Jawaharial Williams, Aaron M. Ortiz, Dave Vella, Natalie A. Manley, Katie Stuart, Ann M. Williams, Cyril Nichols, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Jonathan Carroll, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Joyce Mason, Sue Scherer, Dagmara Avelar, Maura Hirschauer, Justin Slaughter, Lindsey LaPointe, Anne Stava-Murray, Margaret Croke, Maurice A. West, II, Barbara Hernandez, Kelly M. Cassidy, Mary Beth Canty, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Terra Costa Howard, Robert "Bob" Rita, Laura Faver Dias, Anna Moeller, William "Will" Davis, Kevin John Olickal, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Abdelnasser Rashid, Gregg Johnson, Harry Benton, Nabeela Syed, Sharon Chung, Hoan Huynh, Carol Ammons, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Brad Stephens, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Jennifer Sanalitro, Rita Mayfield, Eva-Dina Delgado, Mark L. Walker, Kimberly Du Buclet, Camille Y. Lilly, Kam Buckner, Mary Gill, Michael J. Kelly, Jason Bunting, Martin McLaughlin, Amy L. Grant, William E Hauter and Kevin Schmidt Senate Sponsors(Sen. Laura M. Murphy, Robert F. Martwick-Steve Stadelman-Elgie R. Sims, Jr.-Paul Faraci, Michael W. Halpin, Rachel Ventura, Meg Loughran Cappel, Willie Preston, Steve McClure, John F. Curran, Sally J. Turner, Sara Feigenholtz, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Andrew S. Chesney, Michael E. Hastings, Mike Porfirio, Javier L. Cervantes, Karina Villa, Doris Turner, David Koehler, Adriane Johnson and Mary Edly-Allen) 8/4/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0429 New Act215 ILCS 5/356z.41 Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Provides that each manufacturer shall establish procedures to make insulin available to eligible individuals who are in urgent need of insulin or who are in need of assistance to access an affordable insulin supply. Sets forth provisions concerning insulin urgent-need program exceptions, eligibility, forms, applications, claims and reimbursement, copayments, information sheets, navigators, and penalties. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs, provides that an insurer that provides coverage for prescription insulin drugs under the terms of a health coverage plan the insurer offers shall limit the total amount that an insured is required to pay for a 30-day supply of covered prescription insulin drugs at an amount not to exceed $35 (rather than $100). Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:New ActReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the effective date to January 1, 2025 (instead of effective immediately). Removes the Access to Affordable Insulin Act.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:New ActReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning the insulin discount program. Defines terms. Provides a July 1, 2025 effective date (rather than January 1, 2025). 2/7/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi 2/7/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias 2/8/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins 2/8/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 2/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis 2/8/2023HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass 2/9/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 2/10/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock 2/10/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid 2/14/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 2/14/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton 2/14/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed 2/21/2023HouseAssigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee 2/21/2023HouseAssigned to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee 2/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 2/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh 3/1/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi 3/1/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/7/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee 3/8/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000 3/8/2023HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 013-000-000 3/9/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/14/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 3/16/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/20/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 3/23/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 3/24/2023SenateArrive in Senate 3/24/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/24/2023SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 3/24/2023SenateFirst Reading 3/24/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 3/28/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick 3/29/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/31/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 3/31/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 4/12/2023SenateAssigned to Insurance 4/19/2023SenateDo Pass Insurance; 011-000-000 4/19/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 20, 2023 4/25/2023SenateSecond Reading 4/25/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 26, 2023 4/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin 4/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 4/28/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 5/2/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/2/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/2/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance 5/5/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/5/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/8/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston 5/8/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure 5/8/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran 5/9/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner 5/9/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Insurance 5/10/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Insurance; 008-000-000 5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton 5/11/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Murphy 5/11/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/11/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 5/11/2023HouseArrived in House 5/11/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2 5/11/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Will Guzzardi 5/11/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens 5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro 5/15/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner 5/17/2023HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass 5/17/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee; 012-000-000 5/19/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 110-000-000 5/19/2023HouseHouse Concurs 5/19/2023HousePassed Both Houses 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter 5/19/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 6/16/2023HouseSent to the Governor 8/4/2023HouseGovernor Approved 8/4/2023HouseEffective Date July 1, 2025 8/4/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0429