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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
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 amends the Telehealth Act and Acupuncture Practice Act to expand telemedicine services for acupuncturists in Illinois. The legislation adds acupuncturists to the list of health care professionals who can provide telehealth services and defines telemedicine specifically for acupuncture as services that do not involve needle insertion and are delivered through technology or telecommunications methods. The bill establishes that the standard of care for patients remains consistent whether they receive treatment in person, through telemedicine, or other electronically-enabled health care methods. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is required to determine appropriate acupuncture services allowed via telemedicine, in consultation with the Board of Acupuncture. The bill also includes enforcement provisions, stipulating that individuals practicing telemedicine without a proper license will be subject to penalties, and granting the Department the authority to issue cease and desist orders for violations. Additionally, the legislation recognizes the growing importance of telehealth services, particularly in situations like pandemics that may limit traditional healthcare access, and ensures that out-of-state providers offering telemedicine services to Illinois patients submit themselves to the state's jurisdictional oversight.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2453&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2453.htm |
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