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HB 4982

PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by C.D. Davidsmeyer and 13 co-sponsors

Illinois bill requires pharmacies to display 9-8-8 suicide crisis hotline information to increase mental health resource awareness among pharmacy customers.

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Bill Summary · HB 4982

Legislative bill overview

HB 4982 requires Illinois pharmacies to display information about the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in a visible location accessible to customers. The bill mandates that pharmacies post materials educating the public about this mental health crisis resource and how to access it.

Why is this important

Pharmacies are frequent touchpoints for vulnerable populations, including individuals in mental health crises who may fill prescriptions for psychiatric medications or visit during difficult moments. Increased visibility of crisis resources in high-traffic locations can connect people to potentially life-saving support services when they need it most.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Pharmacies, particularly small independent pharmacies, may face administrative costs and space constraints in displaying additional materials
  • Effectiveness questions: Critics may question whether posting information actually increases crisis line utilization or if other awareness strategies are more effective
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language regarding "visible location" and specific material requirements may be unclear, creating inconsistent implementation across pharmacies

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

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