Illinois Public Act 104-0424 extends veterinarians’ exemption from mandatory electronic prescribing requirement

Public Act 104-0424 amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act electronic prescribing provisions to extend the period during which prescriptions issued by a licensed veterinarian are not required to be issued electronically. The exemption window is extended to 7 years after November 17, 2023 (extended from a prior 2-year window). Compliance teams supporting veterinary prescribing workflows and e-prescribing controls should update policy logic and exception handling based on the amended exemption period.