SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL House SponsorsRep. Michelle Mussman-Emily McAsey-Jehan A. Gordon-Carol A. Sente-Keith Farnham, Deborah Mell, Jerry F. Costello, II, Fred Crespo, Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia and Daniel V. Beiser 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 210 ILCS 150/17 Amends the Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Act. Provides that any licensed pharmacy may display a container suitable for use as a receptacle for used, expired, or unwanted pharmaceuticals. Provides that these used, expired, or unwanted pharmaceuticals may include unused medication and prescription drugs. Provides that this receptacle shall only permit the deposit of items, and the contents shall be locked and secured. Provides that the container shall be accessible to the public and shall have posted clearly legible signage indicating that expired or unwanted prescription drugs may be disposed of in the receptacle. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall adopt rules to facilitate the receipt of medication and prescription drugs under these provisions. Effective July 1, 2013. 4/18/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman 4/18/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey 4/18/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon 4/18/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 4/18/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/18/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 4/18/2012HouseFirst Reading 4/18/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die