Politics & Government

New Illinois Law Aims To Address Opioid Epidemic

State Senator Adriane Johnson supported a new Illinois law to create a statewide disposal program.

Press release from ILGA:

June 15, 2022

To ensure communities have a safe option to discard opioids and other prescription medication, State Senator Adriane Johnson supported a new Illinois law to create a statewide disposal program.

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“Prescription drug abuse is dangerous and hurting families in every corner of our state,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This new law will protect our children and help prevent individuals from forming addictions by creating an option for community members to dispose of prescription drugs.”

Filed under House Bill 1780, the statewide program will ensure all Illinois residents and visitors have a safe option to dispose unwanted medications.

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The law was signed Friday and is effective immediately.


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