Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SB2215

SB2215 Engrossed LRB104 11361 BDA 21449 b

AN ACT concerning State government.

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

Section 5. The Department of Public Health Act is amended by adding Section 8.5 as follows:

(20 ILCS 2305/8.5 new)

Sec. 8.5. Distribution of ovarian reserve information.

(a) As used in this Section, "health care professional" means a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, a podiatrist licensed under the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act, or a physician assistant licensed under the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.

(b) The Department of Public Health shall provide the following information for health care professionals to distribute to women over the age of 25 years and women interested in ovarian reserve testing:

(1) a description of the concept of ovarian reserve;

(2) an overview of different types of ovarian reserve testing;

(3) information on potential results and resources that are available after testing, along with additional information that should be considered by a patient with this test.