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HB 1811

CONTROLLED SUB-PMP-INTERSTATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Natalie Manley

Illinois bill establishes interstate controlled substance monitoring system to track prescription drug distribution across state lines and combat drug diversion.

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1811

Legislative bill overview

HB 1811 addresses controlled substance regulation through a Program Designed Monitoring (PMP) system with interstate coordination capabilities. The bill appears to establish or modify protocols for how Illinois participates in multi-state prescription drug monitoring to track controlled substance distribution across state lines.

Why is this important

Prescription drug monitoring programs are critical public health tools used to combat opioid abuse and drug diversion by creating real-time visibility into controlled substance prescriptions. Interstate coordination significantly enhances effectiveness since patients and prescribers can easily cross state lines, making fragmented state-level data insufficient for identifying pill-shopping and other abuse patterns.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanded interstate data-sharing raises questions about personal medical information protection and who can access detailed prescription records across jurisdictions
  • Implementation costs: Interstate PMP coordination requires significant technical infrastructure, data standardization, and ongoing maintenance—raising questions about funding allocation
  • Prescriber burden: Additional monitoring requirements or reporting obligations could create administrative burdens on doctors and pharmacies, potentially affecting legitimate pain management practices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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