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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Removes a provision which provides that, in ambulatory surgical treatment centers, anesthesia service shall be under the direction of a physician who has had specialized preparation or experience in the area or who has completed a residency in anesthesiology. Specifies that with respect to anesthesia service in an ambulatory surgical treatment center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall seek consultation regarding development of an anesthesia plan and treatment of patients as is appropriate to the certified registered nurse anesthetist's level of expertise and scope of practice and as is warranted by the needs of the patient. Removes a requirement that an anesthesiologist participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain physically present and be available on the premises. Provides that a certified registered nurse anesthetist with clinical privileges may perform acts of advanced assessment and diagnosis and may provide such functions for which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is educationally and experientially prepared. Makes conforming changes to the Hospital Licensing Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a written collaborative agreement shall be adequate with respect to collaboration with certified registered nurse anesthetists if all of the following apply: (1) the agreement is written to promote exercise of professional judgment by the certified registered nurse anesthetist commensurate with his or her education and experience; (2) the certified registered nurse anesthetist provides service based on a written collaborative agreement with the collaborating physician; and (3) methods of communication are available with the collaborating physician in person or through telecommunications for consultation, collaboration, and referral as needed to address patient care needs. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an Illinois-licensed advanced practice registered nurse certified as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be deemed by law to possess the ability to practice without a written collaborative agreement. Sets forth requirements of a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill significantly alters the requirements for anesthesia services in ambulatory surgical treatment centers (ASTCs) and hospitals, primarily by expanding the role and autonomy of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Previously, anesthesia services were required to be under the direction of a physician with specialized training in anesthesiology, and an anesthesiologist had to be physically present and agree with the anesthesia plan. This bill removes those strict requirements, allowing CRNAs to develop anesthesia plans and manage patient treatment based on their expertise and scope of practice, seeking consultation as appropriate. It also clarifies that CRNAs with clinical privileges can perform advanced assessments and diagnoses. Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for collaborative agreements between advanced practice registered nurses and physicians, stating that CRNAs will be legally recognized as able to practice without a written collaborative agreement under certain conditions, including national certification and advanced education or extensive clinical experience. Conforming changes are made to the Hospital Licensing Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Illinois Dental Practice Act to reflect these changes, aiming to streamline the provision of anesthesia services and enhance the practice of CRNAs.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Licensed Activities (on 02/03/2026)
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