SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State lawmakers and diabetes health advocates in Springfield Tuesday to urge support for new a new measure aimed at reducing the skyrocketing price of insulin.

Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) told the crowd that there are people in Illinois who have to choose between buying their prescription insulin and paying for groceries or making their mortgage payment. He said insulin prices are out of control and that lawmakers have a responsibility as to take immediate action to ensure that every person has access to the care they need.

Senate Bill 667, introduced by Manar, would cap out of pocket insulin expenses at $100 for a 30-day supply.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are over 30 million Americans who have diabetes, 7.4 million of which require prescription insulin every day to survive. However, the increasing costs associated with the medication have led many patients to ration their supply or seek care outside of the country.

The legislation would make Illinois just the second state in the country to cap out of pocket insulin expenses. Colorado became the first to do so earlier this year.