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Legislation to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes First Hurdle

By Greg Halbleib Mar 26, 2026 | 5:28 AM

Legislation to establish a prescription drug affordability board passed its first legislative hurdle despite a range of concerns from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Capitol News Illinois reports the bill would create an independent board with the power to set a maximum price on certain prescription drugs that meet price thresholds.

A House committee voted 8-4 along party lines to pass it out of committee Tuesday evening, though its sponsor said it’s not a final product.