House Sponsors: STEPHENS-FEIGENHOLTZ-LINDNER-MULLIGAN-MOORE,ANDREA AND BASSI. Senate Sponsors: SYVERSON Short description: MEDICAID-COVR SMOKNG CESSATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a comprehensive tobacco use cessation program that includes purchasing prescription drugs, human biological products, or medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration or otherwise legally marketed under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act or the federal Public Health Service Act for use as smoking cessation therapies or aids shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for the program. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the tobacco use cessation program shall include purchasing prescription drugs or prescription medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration rather than purchasing prescription drugs, human biological products, or medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration or otherwise legally marketed under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act or the federal Public Health Service Act for use as smoking cessation therapies or aids. GOVERNOR'S AMENDATORY VETO MESSAGE Recommends adding an immediate effective date. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0666 Last action date: 99-12-22 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status