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 Bill Status of SB1585  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT-VARIOUS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Iris Y. Martinez - Pamela J. Althoff - Michael Connelly, Chapin Rose, Antonio Muñoz, Tom Rooney and Neil Anderson

House Sponsors
(Rep. Cynthia Soto - Tony McCombie - Randy E. Frese - Brandon W. Phelps - Michael J. Zalewski, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Michael Halpin, Steven A. Andersson, Nick Sauer, Daniel J. Burke, Luis Arroyo, Emanuel Chris Welch, Barbara Wheeler, Anna Moeller, La Shawn K. Ford, David S. Olsen, Mary E. Flowers, Kelly M. Burke, Frances Ann Hurley, Tom Demmer and Joe Sosnowski)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/25/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0453

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.28
5 ILCS 80/4.38 new
105 ILCS 5/22-30
105 ILCS 145/10
225 ILCS 60/54.5
225 ILCS 85/4from Ch. 111, par. 4124
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 5 heading new
225 ILCS 95/5-1was 225 ILCS 95/2
225 ILCS 95/5-5was 225 ILCS 95/1
225 ILCS 95/5-10was 225 ILCS 95/23
225 ILCS 95/5-15was 225 ILCS 95/3
225 ILCS 95/5-20was Ch. 225 ILCS 95/4
225 ILCS 95/5-25was 225 ILCS 95/5
225 ILCS 95/5-30was 225 ILCS 95/6
225 ILCS 95/5-35 new
225 ILCS 95/5-40 new
225 ILCS 95/5-45was 225 ILCS 95/10
225 ILCS 95/5-50was 225 ILCS 95/10.5
225 ILCS 95/5-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.16
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 10 heading new
225 ILCS 95/10-5was 225 ILCS 95/9
225 ILCS 95/10-10was 225 ILCS 95/9.5
225 ILCS 95/10-15was 225 ILCS 95/11
225 ILCS 95/10-20was 225 ILCS 95/12
225 ILCS 95/10-25was 225 ILCS 95/13
225 ILCS 95/10-30was 225 ILCS 95/14.1
225 ILCS 95/10-35was 225 ILCS 95/15
225 ILCS 95/10-40was 225 ILCS 95/16
225 ILCS 95/10-45was 225 ILCS 95/17
225 ILCS 95/10-50was 225 ILCS 95/19
225 ILCS 95/10-55was 225 ILCS 95/20
225 ILCS 95/10-60was 225 ILCS 95/7
225 ILCS 95/10-65was 225 ILCS 95/7.5
225 ILCS 95/10-70was 225 ILCS 95/7.7
225 ILCS 95/10-75 new
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 15 heading new
225 ILCS 95/15-5was 225 ILCS 95/21
225 ILCS 95/15-10was 225 ILCS 95/21.5
225 ILCS 95/15-15was 225 ILCS 95/22.1
225 ILCS 95/15-20was 225 ILCS 95/22.2
225 ILCS 95/15-25was 225 ILCS 95/22
225 ILCS 95/15-30was 225 ILCS 95/22.3
225 ILCS 95/15-35was 225 ILCS 95/22.4
225 ILCS 95/15-40was 225 ILCS 95/22.5
225 ILCS 95/15-45was 225 ILCS 95/22.6
225 ILCS 95/15-50was 225 ILCS 95/22.7
225 ILCS 95/15-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.8
225 ILCS 95/15-60was 225 ILCS 95/22.9
225 ILCS 95/15-65was 225 ILCS 95/22.10
225 ILCS 95/15-70was 225 ILCS 95/22.11
225 ILCS 95/15-75was 225 ILCS 95/22.12
225 ILCS 95/15-80was 225 ILCS 95/22.13
225 ILCS 95/15-85was 225 ILCS 95/22.14
225 ILCS 95/15-90was 225 ILCS 95/22.15
225 ILCS 95/15-95was 225 ILCS 95/24
225 ILCS 95/15-100was 225 ILCS 95/25
305 ILCS 5/5-8from Ch. 23, par. 5-8
720 ILCS 510/11from Ch. 38, par. 81-31
720 ILCS 570/102from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1102
720 ILCS 570/303.05


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Reorganizes the Act by adding titles and renumbering provisions. Replaces references to "supervising physicians" with references to "collaborating physicians" throughout the Act. Replaces references to "supervision agreement" with references to "collaborative agreement" throughout the Act. Adds provisions concerning continuing education. In provisions concerning grounds for disciplinary action, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may refuse to issue or renew a physician assistant license or discipline a licensee for willfully or negligently violating a patient's confidentiality, except as required by law, or failing to provide copies of medical records as required by law. Amends various Acts to conform references and terminology. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
105 ILCS 5/22-30
105 ILCS 145/10
225 ILCS 85/4from Ch. 111, par. 4124
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 5 heading new
225 ILCS 95/5-1was 225 ILCS 95/2
225 ILCS 95/5-5was 225 ILCS 95/1
225 ILCS 95/5-10was 225 ILCS 95/23
225 ILCS 95/5-15was 225 ILCS 95/3
225 ILCS 95/5-20was Ch. 225 ILCS 95/4
225 ILCS 95/5-25was 225 ILCS 95/5
225 ILCS 95/5-30was 225 ILCS 95/6
225 ILCS 95/5-35 new
225 ILCS 95/5-40 new
225 ILCS 95/5-45was 225 ILCS 95/10
225 ILCS 95/5-50was 225 ILCS 95/10.5
225 ILCS 95/5-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.16
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 10 heading new
225 ILCS 95/10-5was 225 ILCS 95/9
225 ILCS 95/10-10was 225 ILCS 95/9.5
225 ILCS 95/10-15was 225 ILCS 95/11
225 ILCS 95/10-20was 225 ILCS 95/12
225 ILCS 95/10-25was 225 ILCS 95/13
225 ILCS 95/10-30was 225 ILCS 95/14.1
225 ILCS 95/10-35was 225 ILCS 95/15
225 ILCS 95/10-40was 225 ILCS 95/16
225 ILCS 95/10-45was 225 ILCS 95/17
225 ILCS 95/10-50was 225 ILCS 95/19
225 ILCS 95/10-55was 225 ILCS 95/20
225 ILCS 95/10-60was 225 ILCS 95/7
225 ILCS 95/10-65was 225 ILCS 95/7.5
225 ILCS 95/10-70was 225 ILCS 95/7.7
225 ILCS 95/10-75 new
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 15 heading new
225 ILCS 95/15-5was 225 ILCS 95/21
225 ILCS 95/15-10was 225 ILCS 95/21.5
225 ILCS 95/15-15was 225 ILCS 95/22.1
225 ILCS 95/15-20was 225 ILCS 95/22.2
225 ILCS 95/15-25was 225 ILCS 95/22
225 ILCS 95/15-30was 225 ILCS 95/22.3
225 ILCS 95/15-35was 225 ILCS 95/22.4
225 ILCS 95/15-40was 225 ILCS 95/22.5
225 ILCS 95/15-45was 225 ILCS 95/22.6
225 ILCS 95/15-50was 225 ILCS 95/22.7
225 ILCS 95/15-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.8
225 ILCS 95/15-60was 225 ILCS 95/22.9
225 ILCS 95/15-65was 225 ILCS 95/22.10
225 ILCS 95/15-70was 225 ILCS 95/22.11
225 ILCS 95/15-75was 225 ILCS 95/22.12
225 ILCS 95/15-80was 225 ILCS 95/22.13
225 ILCS 95/15-85was 225 ILCS 95/22.14
225 ILCS 95/15-90was 225 ILCS 95/22.15
225 ILCS 95/15-95was 225 ILCS 95/24
225 ILCS 95/15-100was 225 ILCS 95/25
720 ILCS 510/11from Ch. 38, par. 81-31
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 95/1from Ch. 111, par. 4601
225 ILCS 95/2from Ch. 111, par. 4602
225 ILCS 95/3from Ch. 111, par. 4603
225 ILCS 95/4from Ch. 111, par. 4604
225 ILCS 95/4.5 new
225 ILCS 95/5from Ch. 111, par. 4605
225 ILCS 95/5.3 new
225 ILCS 95/5.5 new
225 ILCS 95/7from Ch. 111, par. 4607
225 ILCS 95/7.5
225 ILCS 95/7.7
225 ILCS 95/9from Ch. 111, par. 4609
225 ILCS 95/10from Ch. 111, par. 4610
225 ILCS 95/11.5 new
225 ILCS 95/12from Ch. 111, par. 4612
225 ILCS 95/13from Ch. 111, par. 4613
225 ILCS 95/14.1
225 ILCS 95/16from Ch. 111, par. 4616
225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621
225 ILCS 95/22.2from Ch. 111, par. 4622.2
225 ILCS 95/22.6from Ch. 111, par. 4622.6
225 ILCS 95/22.7from Ch. 111, par. 4622.7
225 ILCS 95/22.11from Ch. 111, par. 4622.11
225 ILCS 95/22.14from Ch. 111, par. 4622.14
225 ILCS 95/22.17 new
225 ILCS 95/23from Ch. 111, par. 4623

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Replaces references to "supervising physicians" with references to "collaborating physicians" throughout the Act. Replaces references to "supervision agreement" with references to "collaborative agreement" throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Adds provisions concerning continuing education. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address, which shall serve as the address and email address of record, and shall inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of address or email address through specified means. Provides language concerning confidentiality of information collected by the Department in the course of an examination or investigation. Makes changes in provisions concerning the application of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, definitions, supervision requirements, prescriptive authority, physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers, application for licensure, identification, qualifications for licensure, Department powers and duties, fees, expiration and renewal of license, grounds for disciplinary action, investigation notices, hearings, hearing officers, restoration of license, administrative review, and certification of the record. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide for the legally authorized services of licensed physician assistants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
105 ILCS 5/22-30
105 ILCS 145/10
225 ILCS 85/4from Ch. 111, par. 4124
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 5 heading new
225 ILCS 95/5-1was 225 ILCS 95/2
225 ILCS 95/5-5was 225 ILCS 95/1
225 ILCS 95/5-10was 225 ILCS 95/23
225 ILCS 95/5-15was 225 ILCS 95/3
225 ILCS 95/5-20was Ch. 225 ILCS 95/4
225 ILCS 95/5-25was 225 ILCS 95/5
225 ILCS 95/5-30was 225 ILCS 95/6
225 ILCS 95/5-35 new
225 ILCS 95/5-40 new
225 ILCS 95/5-45was 225 ILCS 95/10
225 ILCS 95/5-50was 225 ILCS 95/10.5
225 ILCS 95/5-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.16
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 10 heading new
225 ILCS 95/10-5was 225 ILCS 95/9
225 ILCS 95/10-10was 225 ILCS 95/9.5
225 ILCS 95/10-15was 225 ILCS 95/11
225 ILCS 95/10-20was 225 ILCS 95/12
225 ILCS 95/10-25was 225 ILCS 95/13
225 ILCS 95/10-30was 225 ILCS 95/14.1
225 ILCS 95/10-35was 225 ILCS 95/15
225 ILCS 95/10-40was 225 ILCS 95/16
225 ILCS 95/10-45was 225 ILCS 95/17
225 ILCS 95/10-50was 225 ILCS 95/19
225 ILCS 95/10-55was 225 ILCS 95/20
225 ILCS 95/10-60was 225 ILCS 95/7
225 ILCS 95/10-65was 225 ILCS 95/7.5
225 ILCS 95/10-70was 225 ILCS 95/7.7
225 ILCS 95/10-75 new
225 ILCS 95/Tit. 15 heading new
225 ILCS 95/15-5was 225 ILCS 95/21
225 ILCS 95/15-10was 225 ILCS 95/21.5
225 ILCS 95/15-15was 225 ILCS 95/22.1
225 ILCS 95/15-20was 225 ILCS 95/22.2
225 ILCS 95/15-25was 225 ILCS 95/22
225 ILCS 95/15-30was 225 ILCS 95/22.3
225 ILCS 95/15-35was 225 ILCS 95/22.4
225 ILCS 95/15-40was 225 ILCS 95/22.5
225 ILCS 95/15-45was 225 ILCS 95/22.6
225 ILCS 95/15-50was 225 ILCS 95/22.7
225 ILCS 95/15-55was 225 ILCS 95/22.8
225 ILCS 95/15-60was 225 ILCS 95/22.9
225 ILCS 95/15-65was 225 ILCS 95/22.10
225 ILCS 95/15-70was 225 ILCS 95/22.11
225 ILCS 95/15-75was 225 ILCS 95/22.12
225 ILCS 95/15-80was 225 ILCS 95/22.13
225 ILCS 95/15-85was 225 ILCS 95/22.14
225 ILCS 95/15-90was 225 ILCS 95/22.15
225 ILCS 95/15-95was 225 ILCS 95/24
225 ILCS 95/15-100was 225 ILCS 95/25
720 ILCS 510/11from Ch. 38, par. 81-31
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 95/1from Ch. 111, par. 4601
225 ILCS 95/2from Ch. 111, par. 4602
225 ILCS 95/3from Ch. 111, par. 4603
225 ILCS 95/4from Ch. 111, par. 4604
225 ILCS 95/4.5 new
225 ILCS 95/5from Ch. 111, par. 4605
225 ILCS 95/5.3 new
225 ILCS 95/5.5 new
225 ILCS 95/7from Ch. 111, par. 4607
225 ILCS 95/7.5
225 ILCS 95/7.7
225 ILCS 95/9from Ch. 111, par. 4609
225 ILCS 95/10from Ch. 111, par. 4610
225 ILCS 95/10.5
225 ILCS 95/11.5 new
225 ILCS 95/12from Ch. 111, par. 4612
225 ILCS 95/13from Ch. 111, par. 4613
225 ILCS 95/14.1
225 ILCS 95/16from Ch. 111, par. 4616
225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621
225 ILCS 95/22.2from Ch. 111, par. 4622.2
225 ILCS 95/22.6from Ch. 111, par. 4622.6
225 ILCS 95/22.7from Ch. 111, par. 4622.7
225 ILCS 95/22.11from Ch. 111, par. 4622.11
225 ILCS 95/22.14from Ch. 111, par. 4622.14
225 ILCS 95/22.17 new
225 ILCS 95/23from Ch. 111, par. 4623

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Replaces references to "supervising physician" with references to "collaborating physician" throughout the Act. Replaces references to "supervision agreement" with references to "collaborative agreement" throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Removes references to "alternate supervising physician". Adds provisions concerning continuing education. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address, which shall serve as the address and email address of record, and shall inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of address or email address through specified means. Provides language concerning confidentiality of information collected by the Department in the course of an examination or investigation. Makes changes in provisions concerning the application of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, definitions, advertising, billing, the use of titles, collaboration requirements, prescriptive authority, physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers, unlicensed practice, application for licensure, identification, qualifications for licensure, Department powers and duties, fees, expiration and renewal of a license, grounds for disciplinary action, investigation notices, hearings, hearing officers, restoration of a license, administrative review, and certification of the record. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide for the legally authorized services of licensed physician assistants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/10/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  2/10/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
  2/28/2017SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/9/2017SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/14/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
  3/15/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
  3/16/2017SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities and Pensions; 011-000-000
  3/16/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 28, 2017
  3/16/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Rooney
  3/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  3/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/4/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  4/6/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions
  4/24/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/24/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/25/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  4/26/2017SenateSecond Reading
  4/26/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2017
  4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities and Pensions; 009-000-000
  4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities and Pensions; 009-000-000
  4/27/2017SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Martinez
  4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Martinez
  4/27/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2017
  4/27/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  4/27/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  4/28/2017HouseArrived in House
  4/28/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
  4/28/2017HouseFirst Reading
  4/28/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/2/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/3/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson
  5/9/2017HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nick Sauer
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David S. Olsen
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  5/17/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 016-000-000
  5/17/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer
  5/18/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski
  5/24/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017
  5/30/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  5/30/2017SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2017SenateSent to the Governor
  8/25/2017SenateGovernor Approved
  8/25/2017SenateEffective Date August 25, 2017
  8/25/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0453

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