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 Bill Status of SB2737  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  GENETIC COUNSELOR LIC ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.35 new
5 ILCS 80/4.25 rep.
225 ILCS 135/10
225 ILCS 135/20
225 ILCS 135/25
225 ILCS 135/45
225 ILCS 135/80
225 ILCS 135/95
225 ILCS 135/100
225 ILCS 135/105
225 ILCS 135/110
225 ILCS 135/115
225 ILCS 135/120
225 ILCS 135/125
225 ILCS 135/135
225 ILCS 135/140
225 ILCS 135/145
225 ILCS 135/150
225 ILCS 135/160
225 ILCS 135/170
225 ILCS 135/180
225 ILCS 135/190 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Defines "address of record". Increases the penalty that may be imposed on an unlicensed person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a genetic counselor to an amount not exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes changes to certain procedural requirements of the application process. Increases the penalty that may be imposed on a person under provisions concerning grounds for disciplinary actions to an amount not to exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes other changes concerning grounds for discipline. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation may petition for an order enjoining a violation under the Act through the State's Attorney of any county where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Makes changes to provisions regarding the Department's authority to conduct disciplinary investigations and hearings. Removes the requirement that the Department furnish documents relating to disciplinary hearings. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act from January 1, 2015 to January 1, 2025.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2014SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  1/28/2014SenateFirst Reading
  1/28/2014SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die

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