HB5492 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY
Last Action
3/19/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 375/6.11  
215 ILCS 5/356z.88 new  
225 ILCS 85/45 new  
305 ILCS 5/5-16.8  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth provisions requiring an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2028 to provide coverage for up to a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy, and the necessary supplies for self-administration, that is prescribed by a network provider within the provider's scope of practice and dispensed at one time for an enrollee by a provider or pharmacist, or at a location licensed or otherwise authorized to dispense drugs or supplies. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dispensing provider or pharmacist shall dispense, at a patient's request, up to a 12-month supply of a prescription hormone therapy and the necessary supplies for self-administration pursuant to a valid prescription that specifies an initial quantity followed by periodic refills, except as specified. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under the provisions of those Acts.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/06/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/10/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
2/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/19/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
3/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
3/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
3/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 009-004-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/24/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
3/31/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
3/31/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee