Bill Status of HB 298   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  ATHLETIC TRAINERS-EXEMPTIONS

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe-John J. Millner-Angelo Saviano

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. William R. Haine-Kwame Raoul)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  7/19/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0246

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.16
225 ILCS 5/3from Ch. 111, par. 7603
225 ILCS 5/4from Ch. 111, par. 7604
225 ILCS 5/6from Ch. 111, par. 7606
225 ILCS 5/9from Ch. 111, par. 7609
225 ILCS 5/10from Ch. 111, par. 7610
225 ILCS 5/13from Ch. 111, par. 7613
225 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 111, par. 7616
225 ILCS 5/17.5
225 ILCS 5/34.1 new
225 ILCS 5/34.2 new
225 ILCS 5/34 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to remove the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act from the list of Acts that get repealed pursuant to the Regulatory Sunset Act. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Changes the definitions of the terms "licensed athletic trainer" and "referral". Provides a definition for the terms "athletic injury" and "athletic training aide". Makes changes in provisions concerning what activities are exempt from the application of the Act, educational and professional requirements, requirements for licensure by endorsement, and grounds for disciplinary action. Adds a licensed athletic trainer to the Athletic Training Board. Removes provisions concerning initial appointments to the Board. Corrects references to registration to reflect that athletic trainers are licensed. Provides that if any portion of the Act is held invalid, the invalidity of that portion shall not affect any other part of the Act that can be given effect without the invalid portion. Provides that a licensed athletic trainer who provides emergency care without fee shall not be held liable for civil damages unless his or her acts constitute wilful or wanton misconduct. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 5/34 rep.
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 80/4.26 new
225 ILCS 5/34

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act to January 1, 2016. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Defines "athletic trainer aide". Adds provisions concerning activities that are exempt from the Act. Changes the membership of the Athletic Training Board from 6 members to 7 and removes a provision concerning initial appointments to the Board. Requires an applicant for a license as an athletic trainer to have graduated from a curriculum in athletic training accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training (now, the curriculum must be approved by the Department and, in approving the curriculum, the Department shall consider, but not be bound by, accreditation). Provides that proof (now, notarized proof) of completion of approved continuing education is required for license renewal (now, 40 contact hours of continuing education is required) and that the number of hours and their composition shall be set by rule. Provides that the Department may impose disciplinary fines not to exceed $5,000, rather than $1,000. Provides that athletic trainers shall require licensure, rather than registration. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 5/34.2 new

Provides that a person shall be qualified to receive a license as an athletic trainer if he or she has graduated from a curriculum in athletic training accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training (JRC-AT) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), its successor entity, or its equivalent, as approved by the Department (instead of providing that a person is qualified if he or she has graduated from a curriculum in athletic training accredited by the JRC-AT of the CAAHEP or its successor entity). In the provision concerning endorsement, provides that if the requirements of another state are not substantially equal to Illinois requirements, or if at the time of application the state in which the applicant has been practicing does not regulate the practice of athletic training, and the applicant began practice in that state prior to January 1, 2004, a person having certain qualifications may (rather than shall) be qualified to receive a license as an athletic trainer if he or she meets certain criteria. Removes the Section concerning the provision of emergency care in good faith and without fee by a licensed athletic trainer. Removes the effective date provision.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/19/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Brady
  1/19/2005HouseFirst Reading
  1/19/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/26/2005HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee
  3/2/2005HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Angelo Saviano
  3/2/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee
  3/2/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/2/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 022-000-000
  3/3/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/10/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner
  4/5/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano
  4/5/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; by Voice Vote
  4/8/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/8/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano
  4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/12/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  4/12/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Angelo Saviano
  4/12/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/12/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/13/2005HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
  4/13/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  4/13/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  4/14/2005SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 15, 2005
  4/18/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
  4/19/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul
  4/19/2005SenateFirst Reading
  4/19/2005SenateReferred to Rules
  4/21/2005SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  5/5/2005SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
  5/5/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 10, 2005
  5/16/2005SenateSecond Reading
  5/16/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2005
  5/17/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  5/17/2005HousePassed Both Houses
  6/15/2005HouseSent to the Governor
  7/19/2005HouseGovernor Approved
  7/19/2005HouseEffective Date January 1, 2006
  7/19/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0246

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