ATHLETIC TRAINERS-EXEMPTIONS House SponsorsRep. John Philip Novak 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 5/3from Ch. 111, par. 7603225 ILCS 5/4from Ch. 111, par. 7604225 ILCS 5/6from Ch. 111, par. 7606225 ILCS 5/9from Ch. 111, par. 7609225 ILCS 5/10from Ch. 111, par. 7610225 ILCS 5/13from Ch. 111, par. 7613225 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 111, par. 7616225 ILCS 5/17.5225 ILCS 5/34.1 new225 ILCS 5/34.2 new225 ILCS 5/34 rep. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Changes the definitions of the terms "licensed athletic trainer" and "referral". Provides a definition for the terms "athlete" and "athletic trainer aide". Makes changes in provisions concerning what activities are exempt from the application of the Act, educational and professional requirements, requirements for licensure by endorsement, and grounds for disciplinary action. Adds a licensed athletic trainer to the Athletic Training Board. Removes provisions concerning initial appointments to the Board. Corrects references to registration to reflect that athletic trainers are licensed. Provides that if any portion of the Act is held invalid, the invalidity of that portion shall not affect any other part of the the Act that can be given effect without the invalid portion. Provides that a licensed athletic trainer who provides emergency care without fee shall not be held liable for civil damages unless his or her acts constitute wilful or wanton misconduct. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 2/20/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John Philip Novak 2/20/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/20/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/26/2003HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die