Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO. House Sponsors: ZICKUS-MCKEON Short description: RESP CARE-LICENSING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2000, certain individuals credentialed as certified respiratory therapy technicians, certified respiratory therapists, and registered respiratory therapists are required to be licensed under the Act. Provides that being named as a perpetrator in a case of elder abuse or neglect and upon proof by clear and convincing evidence that the licensee has caused elder abuse or neglect is grounds for disciplinary action under the Act. Provides that failure to report an instance of suspected elder abuse or neglect is grounds for disciplinary action under the Act. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act to make respiratory care practitioners mandatory reporters under the Acts. Effective January 1, 2000. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 106/15 Amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to limit the ability of an employer to utilize a respiratory care practitioner within the employment setting consistent with the individual's skill and training. Deletes the licensure requirement that all individuals credentialed as certified respiratory therapy technicians, certified respiratory therapists, and registered respiratory therapists by the National Board for Respiratory Care be licensed under the Act. Provides that individuals who have been licensed respiratory care practitioners in any jurisdiction and who are seeking to practice respiratory care in this State, must apply for licensure within 45 days after beginning employment within the State. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0259 Last action date: 99-07-23 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status