Comments: IL HB2929 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly

Illinois House Bill 2929

Bill Title: Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Establishes an advisory committee to (i) advise and consult with the Department of Human Services on the establishment of an education program for community stakeholders on the benefits of overdose prevention sites (OPS) and (ii) the adoption of rules to authorize the establishment and maintenance of a pilot OPS that shall operate in a municipality with a population greater than 2,000,000. Contains provisions on the committee's membership. Provides that rules adopted by the Department must address the operation standards for the pilot OPS, location requirements and required services, methods of data collection and community outreach, and any other matters for the proper administration of the pilot OPS. Requires the Department to determine at least 3 optional locations within a qualifying municipality for the pilot OPS. Provides that location priority shall be given to communities that have the highest number of fatal and nonfatal overdoses and that specifically target high-risk and socially marginalized drug users. Provides that all proposed optional locations must have municipal approval, and a final administrative decision for the operation of no more than one facility must be approved by rule before the pilot OPS can begin operations. Requires the Department to prepare a report to the General Assembly based on its data collection regarding overdose prevention sites within 12 months after the starting operation date of the pilot OPS. Grants limited immunity to persons employed at or participating in activities related to the creation, maintenance, or use of the pilot OPS. Requires the entity or entities operating the pilot OPS to submit a report to the Department on the number of people who use services provided by the pilot OPS and other information regarding the OPS' operations. Requires the Department to submit a final report, with recommendations, to the General Assembly 4 years after the starting date of the OPS' operations. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 25)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-04-17 - House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB2929 Detail]

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