Bill Status of SB 3524   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Doris Turner

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/19/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 45/3-220 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Creates the Certified Medication Aide Program within the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Department shall implement and enforce the Program. Sets forth requirements for a facility to be designated as a qualified facility within the Program. Describes exempt activities. Sets forth the scope of practice for a certified medication aide. Provides for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty, for uncertified practice as a certified medication aide. Provides that the Department shall authorize examinations of applicants for certification at the times and places it may designate. Provides for examination fees to be paid by applicants for certification. Sets forth requirements for an applicant to be certified under the Program. Provides that a person certified under the Program shall use the words "certified medication aide" in connection with the person's name to denote the person's certification under the Program. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules to administer, implement, and enforce the Program.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
  2/9/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/20/2024SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  3/14/2024SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
  4/12/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
  4/19/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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