BURZYNSKI. 225 ILCS 80/4.5 225 ILCS 80/24 from Ch. 111, par. 3924 Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that any individual or entity that influences or attempts to influence patient care decisions of a licensed optometrist under the individual's or entity's control shall pay, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per offense. Excludes the division of fees between 2 optometrists, an optometrist and a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, or an optometrist and a licensed health care facility in a contractual or employment relationship from the grounds for disciplinary action. Effective immediately. 00-01-26 S FIRST READING 00-01-26 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary