Illinois ILCS updated to include authorized hospice and home health employees as lawful possessors of patient prescriptions (controlled substances) under 720 ILCS 570/302(c)(3); effective Jan 1, 2026 (P.A. 104-336)

The Illinois Compiled Statutes text for 720 ILCS 570/302(c)(3) reflects an update (source note: Public Act 104-336) to explicitly include authorized employees of organizations providing hospice services or home health services among persons who may lawfully possess a controlled substance prescribed for the ultimate user. The ILCS source note indicates an effective date of 2026-01-01. This change affects compliance policies for hospice and home health providers regarding possession, custody, and handling of patient-prescribed controlled substances and may require updates to internal authorization/training documentation and controlled substance handling procedures.