Bill > HB3435

This bill amends the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to expand the circumstances under which out-of-state healthcare professionals can practice in Illinois. Specifically, the bill allows state-licensed health or mental health professionals from other states or territories who are working with the American Red Cross to practice in Illinois as if they were locally licensed, even when there is no active emergency declaration. Previously, such cross-state practice was only permitted during an officially declared emergency. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility for healthcare professionals to provide services, particularly through the American Red Cross, by removing the requirement of an active emergency declaration. This change could help facilitate more rapid and responsive medical support across state lines, potentially benefiting communities during both emergency and non-emergency situations. The bill maintains existing provisions that would deny protections to practitioners whose licenses are suspended, revoked, or subject to practice restrictions.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3435&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104