Illinois State Rep. Doc Hauter (R-Morton, left) receives a dose of Narcan administered by Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton, right) in a demonstration during a Nov. 20 House floor veto session hearing. [Livestream]

A bill that would help Illinois patients suffering from chronic pain face less red tape in obtaining opioid painkillers passed both chambers of the state’s General Assembly, most recently in the Senate last month. 

During a veto session hearing in the state Senate chambers last week, Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) presented the bill that is meant to allow physicians to prescribe controlled substances according to updated federal guidelines and with fewer restrictions.