HB1392 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB1392

Introduced , by Rep. Michael J. Madigan

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

225 ILCS 51/20

Amends the Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Department.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License Act is amended by changing Section 20 as follows:

(225 ILCS 51/20)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)

Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department.

(a) The The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensure Acts and shall exercise other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act.

(b) The Department may adopt rules to administer and enforce this Act, including but not limited to fees for original licensure and renewal and restoration of licenses, and may prescribe forms to be issued to implement this Act. At a minimum, the rules adopted by the Department shall include standards and criteria for licensure and for professional conduct and discipline. The Department shall consult with the Board in adopting rules. Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Board, and the Department shall review the Board's response and any recommendations made in the response. The Department shall notify the Board in writing with proper explanation of deviations from the Board's recommendations and response.

(c) The Department may at any time seek the advice and expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.

(d) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 95-703, eff. 12-31-07.)