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IL SB2494

IL SB2494
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the repeal date of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Defines "email address of record". Adds provisions concerning address of record and email address of record. Replaces certain pronouns with the nouns to which the pronouns refer. Provides that all substance-related violations shall mandate an automatic substance abuse assessment. Makes changes in provisions concerning the administration of the Act; qualifications for licensure; restoration of expired licenses; grounds for discipline; investigations, notice and hearing; subpoenas and oaths; motions for rehearing; hearing officer appointment; and certifications of record and costs. Repeals provisions concerning the Illinois Board of Athletic Trainers; the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's roster of licensees; the findings of the Board; and persons practicing on January 1, 2006 (the effective date of Public Act 94-246). Makes conforming and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act and the Respiratory Care Practice Act, primarily focusing on administrative updates and extending the repeal dates for both acts. The key provisions include changing the repeal date of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031, and similarly extending the repeal date of the Respiratory Care Practice Act. The bill introduces new definitions for "email address of record" and adds provisions requiring licensees to provide and update their address and email address with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. It also modifies various sections related to licensure, professional conduct, and disciplinary actions, such as replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terms, updating examination and endorsement procedures, and adding provisions for substance abuse assessments. Additionally, the bill removes references to certain boards and makes technical changes to improve the clarity and administration of these professional practice acts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0152 (on 08/01/2025)

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