Sen. Seth Lewis supports SB3213 to revise electronic prescription rules

Sen. Seth Lewis (R-24th) supported SB3213, which aims to revise statewide rules governing electronic and transferred prescriptions, in a 56-0 vote by the Illinois Senate on May 31, 2026, during the 104th General Assembly session, according to the Illinois Senate.

The bill text summarizes the legislation as: "ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS."

The summary below is derived from the bill language and may be clarified for better understanding of its contents.

The measure makes updates to state law concerning controlled substance prescriptions and their transfers. It limits the transfer of Schedule II prescriptions to a single transfer, which cannot occur again, to align with federal guidelines. Furthermore, it clarifies that prescribers are not obligated to use electronic prescriptions if this would cause delays in access to medications—such as when drugs are needed outside regular pharmacy hours or when supply issues prevent electronic prescription usage. The law becomes effective once enacted.

The legislative record for SB3213 included 'House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs'.

Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa in 1991.

The Republican lawmaker was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 2023 to represent the 24th District, succeeding Suzy Glowiak.

In Illinois, bills go through a step-by-step legislative process that starts with introduction in one chamber, moves to committee, continues with floor debate, and proceeds through votes in both chambers before being sent to the governor for a decision. The General Assembly meets on a biennial basis, and while thousands of proposals are submitted each session, only a smaller number are enacted into law.