PHYSICIANS-DEMENTIA TRAINING House SponsorsRep. Kathleen Willis-Fred Crespo-Natalie A. Manley-Elizabeth Hernandez-Emanuel Chris Welch and Kelly M. Cassidy 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 60/11from Ch. 111, par. 4400-11225 ILCS 60/20.1 new Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that not later than 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall adopt rules that require a person seeking licensure to practice medicine in all of its branches to have completed 6 hours of education on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Provides that no later than 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department shall adopt rules that require any continuing education for persons licensed to practice medicine under all of its branches under the Act to include an average of 2 hours of continuing education per license year on the diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Specifies that the training requirement shall only apply to persons who serve adult populations. Provides that the curriculum used for the training shall cover the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of dementia; person-centered care; assessment and care planning; and culturally competent health care. 2/7/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis 2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 2/26/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley 2/26/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 3/3/2020HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee 3/6/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 3/12/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die