SB0239 - 104th General Assembly

ASTC-ANESTHESIA SERVICES
Last Action
1/22/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 5/6.5
210 ILCS 85/10.7
225 ILCS 60/54.5
225 ILCS 65/65-35was 225 ILCS 65/15-15
225 ILCS 65/65-45was 225 ILCS 65/15-25
225 ILCS 65/65-70 new
225 ILCS 25/8.1from Ch. 111, par. 2308.1
225 ILCS 100/20.5
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/22/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
1/22/2025 Senate First Reading
1/22/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/04/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2/05/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/05/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
2/06/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
3/21/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler