Date	Chamber	Action
1/29/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

75 ILCS 5/1-8 new

225 ILCS 85/19.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Local Library Act. Provides that all libraries open to the general public in the State shall maintain a supply of opioid antagonists in an accessible location. Provides that any authorized personnel may administer an opioid antagonist to any person whom the authorized personnel believes, in good faith, to be having an opioid overdose (i) on library grounds; (ii) in the immediate vicinity of the library; or (iii) at a library-sponsored event. Requires libraries to ensure that during all operating hours, there is at least one person present in the library who has completed training in how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose, including the administration of an opioid antagonist. Requires the Director of the Department of Public Health to identify organizations qualified to offer the training. Provides that the health department of any county where a Library is located may provide, either directly or through providing necessary funds, a supply of opioid antagonists to the library. Allows the Department to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Makes conforming changes in the Pharmacy Practice Act.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/29/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
1/29/2025	House	First Reading
1/29/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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