Local Government
By DuPage Policy Journal |
Apr 5, 2024
Wheaton, IL – State Representative Amy Grant has introduced HB1879, a bill focused on enhancing consumer privacy and addressing the opioid crisis in Illinois. The legislation aims to tighten the process for picking up Schedule II controlled substances, requiring identification for such prescriptions to safeguard patient privacy.Speaking on the importance of privacy protection, Rep. Grant emphasized, "Protecting our constituents’ privacy, particularly when it concerns their healthcare, is paramount." She also highlighted the severity of the opioid crisis in Illinois,...