Bill > HB2769

This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to streamline the licensing process for medical practitioners by requiring the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to simultaneously review and process an applicant's medical license application and their controlled substances registration application. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a medical professional applies for a license to practice medicine, the department must review their controlled substances registration application at the same time. Once both applications are reviewed, the department must issue the medical license and controlled substances registration concurrently. This change aims to simplify and expedite the administrative process for new medical practitioners seeking to obtain both their professional license and the necessary authorization to prescribe controlled substances. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, meaning the new review process will be implemented right away.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2769&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104