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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Telehealth Act. Adds acupuncturist to providers included in the meaning of "health care professional". Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act. Provides that the standard of care for a patient under the Act shall be the same whether a patient is seen in person, through telemedicine, or through another method of electronically-enabled health care. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, by rule, to determine the appropriate acupuncture services allowed via telemedicine in consultation with the Board of Acupuncture. Provides that a person who engages in the practice of telemedicine without a license issued under the Act shall be subject to the penalties provided in the Act. Provides that, if the Department has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions regarding telemedicine, the Department may issue a rule to show cause stating the reasons why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against the person. Provides that the rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide the person with a period of 7 days after the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department. Provides that failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. Provides that a person residing out-of-state that provides services through telemedicine to a patient residing in the State submits himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the Department and the courts of the State.
AI Summary
This bill expands telemedicine regulations for acupuncturists in Illinois by adding acupuncturists to the list of health care professionals who can provide telehealth services. The bill defines telemedicine for acupuncturists as the performance of acupuncture services via technology that do not involve needle insertion, and establishes that the standard of care remains the same whether services are provided in-person or through telemedicine. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will determine appropriate acupuncture services allowed via telemedicine in consultation with the Acupuncture Board. The legislation includes enforcement provisions, such as penalties for practicing telemedicine without a license and a process for issuing cease and desist orders against individuals who violate telemedicine regulations. Additionally, the bill stipulates that out-of-state practitioners providing telemedicine services to patients in Illinois are subject to the state's regulatory jurisdiction. The bill recognizes the growing importance of telehealth services, particularly in contexts like pandemics where traditional healthcare access might be limited, and aims to create a clear regulatory framework for acupuncture telemedicine practice.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Executive Committee Hearing (14:00:00 5/14/2025 Room 212) (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3343&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3343eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3343.htm |
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