HB1638
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that any person, other than the person for whom a Schedule II controlled substance is prescribed, who receives the prescribed Schedule II controlled substance at a pharmacy shall provide: (1) identifying information of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed; and (2) photo identification given to the pharmacy, which shall keep a photo copy in the file of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed for a period of 90 days.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 568 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy L. Grant | Chief sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Travis Weaver | Sponsor | 173 | $515,370.05 | Fortress Bank ($294,651.55); Caterpillar INC PAC ($36,000.00); Realtor PAC ($12,500.00) |
| Brad Stephens | Sponsor | 328 | $599,403.29 | Stephens Political Action Committee, NFP ($15,000.00); Nicholas & Associates, Inc ($12,400.00); JMS Electric, Inc ($11,100.00) |
| Tony M. McCombie | Sponsor | 755 | $2,812,873.48 | Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08) |
| Jackie Haas | Sponsor | 203 | $168,369.22 | Illinois Republican Party ($28,972.26); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Realtor PAC ($8,000.00) |
| Amy Elik | Sponsor | 187 | $148,116.03 | Realtor PAC ($5,500.00); IL State Medical Society PAC ($5,000.00); Edward Sholar ($5,000.00) |
| Brad Halbrook | Sponsor | 16 | $11,842.45 | Realtor PAC ($2,500.00); Candidate Mom ($2,000.00); CHEMPAC ($1,000.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas | $307,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Halbrook, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $88,520.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Travis Weaver | $59,023.15 |
| IHA PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jackie Haas, Travis Weaver | $59,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas | $47,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik | $44,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | Tony M. McCombie, Jackie Haas | $38,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $31,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens | $30,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas, Travis Weaver | $27,000.00 |
| AGC of Illinois PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Amy Elik | $26,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $25,000.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik | $24,500.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas | $20,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik | $20,000.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Halbrook, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $19,500.00 |
| McGuire Woods Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $18,500.00 |
| IL State Medical Society PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $15,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $14,000.00 |
| IL American Water Co PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $14,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas, Amy Elik | $13,500.00 |
| Ameren | Tony M. McCombie, Brad Stephens, Jackie Haas | $13,000.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau Activator | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $12,285.65 |
| State Farm Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver | $11,750.00 |
| IL Hospital Association PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik | $11,500.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Political Education Committee | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 7 | $307,000.00 |
| Fortress Bank | — | — | 4 | $294,651.55 |
| Tony McCombie | Leadership | HRO | 3 | $103,629.08 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 22 | $88,520.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $66,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 5 | $59,023.15 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 5 | $59,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 7 | $47,000.00 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 8 | $46,748.35 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 7 | $44,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | — | — | 4 | $38,500.00 |
| Caterpillar INC PAC | — | — | 3 | $36,000.00 |
| Donald Wilson | Owner | DRW Holdings | 2 | $35,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 11 | $31,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | — | — | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits LLC | — | — | 3 | $29,620.00 |
| Illinois Republican Party | — | — | 3 | $28,972.26 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 12 | $27,000.00 |
| AGC of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $26,000.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Jnt Lbr Mgmt PAC | — | — | 4 | $25,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Road Builders PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 2 | $25,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
9 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| Garth Reynolds | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-20 |
| Andrew Lee | Self | Self | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-19 |
| Rob Karr | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-19 |
| Alec Laird | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-12 |
| Garth Reynolds | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-12 |
| Alec Laird | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-05 |
| Garth Reynolds | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-03-05 |
| Alec Laird | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-02-26 |
| Garth Reynolds | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Opponent | Health Care Licenses | 2025-02-26 |
Action History
11 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-03-21 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-23 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Amy L. Grant House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Assigned toHealth Care Licenses Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jackie Haas Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Brad Stephens Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Elik Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Halbrook Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |