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 Bill Status of SB1540  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.21
5 ILCS 80/4.31
225 ILCS 60/2from Ch. 111, par. 4400-2
225 ILCS 60/3.5
225 ILCS 60/4from Ch. 111, par. 4400-4
225 ILCS 60/7from Ch. 111, par. 4400-7
225 ILCS 60/7.5
225 ILCS 60/8from Ch. 111, par. 4400-8
225 ILCS 60/8.1
225 ILCS 60/9from Ch. 111, par. 4400-9
225 ILCS 60/9.7
225 ILCS 60/11from Ch. 111, par. 4400-11
225 ILCS 60/15from Ch. 111, par. 4400-15
225 ILCS 60/17from Ch. 111, par. 4400-17
225 ILCS 60/18from Ch. 111, par. 4400-18
225 ILCS 60/19from Ch. 111, par. 4400-19
225 ILCS 60/20from Ch. 111, par. 4400-20
225 ILCS 60/21from Ch. 111, par. 4400-21
225 ILCS 60/22from Ch. 111, par. 4400-22
225 ILCS 60/23from Ch. 111, par. 4400-23
225 ILCS 60/24from Ch. 111, par. 4400-24
225 ILCS 60/24.1
225 ILCS 60/25from Ch. 111, par. 4400-25
225 ILCS 60/26from Ch. 111, par. 4400-26
225 ILCS 60/33from Ch. 111, par. 4400-33
225 ILCS 60/35from Ch. 111, par. 4400-35
225 ILCS 60/36from Ch. 111, par. 4400-36
225 ILCS 60/37from Ch. 111, par. 4400-37
225 ILCS 60/38from Ch. 111, par. 4400-38
225 ILCS 60/40from Ch. 111, par. 4400-40
225 ILCS 60/41from Ch. 111, par. 4400-41
225 ILCS 60/42from Ch. 111, par. 4400-42
225 ILCS 60/43from Ch. 111, par. 4400-43
225 ILCS 60/44from Ch. 111, par. 4400-44
225 ILCS 60/47from Ch. 111, par. 4400-47
225 ILCS 60/59from Ch. 111, par. 4400-59
225 ILCS 60/61from Ch. 111, par. 4400-61
225 ILCS 60/32 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to reenact certain provisions of Public Act 94-677, which was declared to be unconstitutional. Includes explanatory, validation, and severability provisions. Makes certain changes relating to the reenactment. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 from November 30, 2011 until December 31, 2021. Further amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; civil penalties for unlicensed practice; exemptions; the Medical Disciplinary Board; the Complaint Committee; the Medical Licensing Board; matters concerning advanced practice nurses; applications for licenses; criminal background checks; education standards; temporary licenses; visiting professor, physician, or resident permits; licensure without examination; continuing education; license renewal and fees; disciplinary action; reports related to professional conduct and capacity; license suspension; advertising; purchasing and dispensing legend drugs; hearing officers; hearings and notice; disclosure of information; reports of the Disciplinary Board's findings and recommendations; certification of record; prima facie proof; restoration of licenses; authority of the Director and the Department; criminal penalties; and public nuisances. Repeals a Section of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 concerning the practice of medicine by persons licensed in any other state who have applied to the Department for a license to practice medicine in all of its branches. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 60/54from Ch. 111, par. 4400-54
225 ILCS 60/54.2

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the introduced bill with changes. Makes changes to provisions concerning the Medical Disciplinary Board; the Medical Licensing Board; physician licensed to practice without drugs and operative surgery, license for general practice; temporary license; licensure without examination; disciplinary action; and the provision concerning those authorized to purchase legend drugs. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the method of delegation that may be authorized by any means, including, but not limited to, oral, written, electronic, standing orders, protocols, guidelines, or verbal orders. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  2/9/2011SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2011SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/23/2011SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/15/2011SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/18/2011SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 8, 2011
  3/29/2011SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  4/5/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/5/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/6/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  4/6/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/6/2011SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 010-000-000
  4/6/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2011
  7/23/2011SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  10/12/2011SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  10/12/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading October 25, 2011
  10/24/2011SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As November 10, 2011
  1/14/2012SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  11/27/2012SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  11/27/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading November 28, 2012
  11/27/2012SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 8, 2013
  11/28/2012SenateSecond Reading
  11/28/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 29, 2012
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

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