Summary as Introduced
Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all 9-1-1 telecommunicators who provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions shall be required to be trained, utilizing the most current nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, in high-quality telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR). Defines telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the purposes of the provisions.
Staff Analysis
The Prescription Drug Affordability Act, includes comprehensive reforms related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and prescription drug access in Illinois. Beginning January 1, 2026, the bill prohibits PBMs from practices like spread pricing, drug steering, and limiting access to pharmacies. It requires PBMs to remit 100% of manufacturer rebates and mandates transparency through annual reporting and audits. The bill establishes licensing and fee requirements for PBMs based on the number of covered individuals. It also supports grants to pharmacies through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to improve access. Additional provisions ensure compliance with these regulations across state insurance programs, public aid, corrections, and education systems. Initially, the bill proposed CPR training for emergency telecommunicators, but that language was removed in favor of the broader prescription drug affordability measures.