SB0271 - 104th General Assembly
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes - Graciela Guzmán, David Koehler, Mattie Hunter, Adriane Johnson, Mark L. Walker, Robert Peters, Ram Villivalam, Mary Edly-Allen, Mike Porfirio, Celina Villanueva, Mike Simmons, Paul Faraci and Doris TurnerStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 95/4from Ch. 111, par. 4604
225 ILCS 95/6from Ch. 111, par. 4606
225 ILCS 95/7from Ch. 111, par. 4607
225 ILCS 95/7.8 new
225 ILCS 95/7.9 new
225 ILCS 95/20from Ch. 111, par. 4620
225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621
720 ILCS 570/102from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1102
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 1/24/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/24/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 1/29/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin |
| 1/30/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Licensed Activities |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Sponsor Removed Sen. Sue Rezin |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci |
| 3/10/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 3/11/2025 | Senate | Sponsor Removed Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 3/12/2025 | Senate | Sponsor Removed Sen. Patrick J. Joyce |
| 3/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 3/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 |
| 4/03/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 |
| 5/09/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 |
| 5/23/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 |
| 6/02/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 6/02/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
