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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the necessity for the licensure of dentists, provides that, if an applicant neglects, fails without an approved excuse, or refuses to take the next available examination offered for licensure under the Act, the fee paid by the applicant shall be forfeited to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the application shall expire (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning the required examination for licensure as a dentist and provisions concerning the required examination for dental hygienists, provides that, if an applicant fails to pass an examination for licensure under the Act within 3 years after filing an application, the application shall expire 3 years after the date the application was filed (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning persons who are licensed to practice dentistry in another state, provides that, if an applicant for substantial equivalence does not complete the application process in 3 years, the applicant's application shall expire 3 years after the date of submission of the application (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning third-party financing for dental services, provides that "agent of a dentist" means a person or company that is permitted, authorized, or contracted to act on behalf of a dentist or dental office (instead of on behalf of or with a dentist or dental office). Provides that the changes to the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill updates several provisions of the Illinois Dental Practice Act, making various administrative and regulatory changes. Key provisions include modifying the application and licensing process for dentists and dental hygienists, adjusting how applications and fees are handled when applicants fail to complete examinations or the application process, and updating definitions and terminology throughout the Act. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration of applications from being "denied" to "expiring" after three years, allows for the forfeiture of application fees if an applicant fails to take an examination, and adds new definitions like "email address of record." The bill also updates language to remove gendered pronouns and makes technical corrections to various sections of the dental practice regulations. Additionally, the bill extends the repeal date of the Illinois Dental Practice Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031, essentially maintaining the current regulatory framework for dental practice in Illinois for an additional five years.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1805&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1805eng.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1805ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1805.htm |
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