FREE DENTAL CARE-TEMP PERMITS Senate SponsorsSen. Pamela J. Althoff-William R. Haine House Sponsors(Rep. David E. Miller) 7/23/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1222 225 ILCS 25/19.2 newAmends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Provides that the Department may issue a temporary permit authorizing the practice in the State, without compensation, of dentistry or dental hygiene to an applicant who is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in another state, if the Department determines that: (1) the applicant's services will improve the welfare of Illinois residents and (2) the applicant is qualified and satisfies the criteria under the Act, except for having passed an examination as required by the Act for licensure. Provides that the Department may not require the applicant to pass an examination in order to receive a temporary permit under the Act. Provides that a temporary permit shall authorize the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in a specified area of the State for a period of time not to exceed 10 consecutive days in a year and may be renewed by the Department. Provides that the Department may require an applicant to pay a fee for the issuance or renewal of the temporary permit. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Secretary may summarily terminate any permit issued pursuant to this Section, without a hearing, if the Secretary finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that an individual permit holder's continuation in practice would constitute an imminent danger to the public. Sets forth provisions concerning hearings and monetary penalties that the Department may impose.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 25/9from Ch. 111, par. 2309In a provision concerning the qualifications of applicants for dental licenses, provides that the Department shall not approve any dental college or school which does not require completion of at least 4 academic years of instruction or the equivalent in an approved dental college or school that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Also includes revisory changes. Makes a change to the provision that specifies the criteria that an applicant must satisfy for a temporary permit. 2/8/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/8/2010SenateFirst Reading 2/8/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 2/24/2010SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/8/2010SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 010-000-000 3/8/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2010 3/9/2010SenateSecond Reading 3/9/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2010 3/9/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/9/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 3/11/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 3/12/2010SenateRecalled to Second Reading 3/12/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Althoff 3/12/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 15, 2010 3/15/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-000-000 3/16/2010HouseArrived in House 3/16/2010HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller 3/16/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/16/2010HouseFirst Reading 3/16/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/8/2010HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee 4/21/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Licenses Committee 4/21/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote 4/21/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 011-000-000 4/21/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/22/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/22/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/23/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 4/27/2010SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 4/27/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - April 28, 2010 5/3/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/3/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/3/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities 5/3/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 5/3/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 5/3/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 047-000-000 5/3/2010SenatePassed Both Houses 6/1/2010SenateSent to the Governor 7/23/2010SenateGovernor Approved 7/23/2010SenateEffective Date July 23, 2010 7/23/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1222