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 Bill Status of HB4629  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  ATHLETIC TRAINERS-VARIOUS

House Sponsors
Rep. Kelly M. Burke, Jehan Gordon-Booth, Anne Stava-Murray and Janet Yang Rohr

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Bill Cunningham)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/27/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0940

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 5/3from Ch. 111, par. 7603
225 ILCS 5/4from Ch. 111, par. 7604
225 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 111, par. 7616


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, including changing the definition of "athletic trainer" and adding a definition of "athletic training". Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may take disciplinary action against a licensee for failing to maintain complete and accurate records of all treatments rendered or failing to provide copies of medical records as required by law. Makes changes in provisions concerning titles that may be used only by licensees; exempt activities; and grounds for discipline.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 5/13from Ch. 111, par. 7613

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, including the definition of "licensed athletic trainer" and "referral". Changes "athletic trainer aide" to "aide". Defines "athlete", "physician assistant", and "advanced practice registered nurse". Provides that an applicant for endorsement who has practiced for 10 consecutive years in another jurisdiction shall meet the requirements for licensure by endorsement upon filing an application on forms provided by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, paying the required fee, and showing proof of licensure in another jurisdiction for at least 10 consecutive years without discipline by certified verification of licensure from the jurisdiction in which the applicant practiced. Provides that the Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action the Department may deem proper with regard to any licensee for: failing to provide a monthly report on the patient's progress to the referring physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, podiatric physician, or dentist; violating the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act; or failure of the supervising athletic trainer of an aide to maintain contact to ensure the safety and welfare of an athlete. Makes other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following change: Defines "advanced practice registered nurse" as an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice under the Nurse Practice Act (rather than an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice under the Nurse Practice Act in accordance with a written collaborative agreement with a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987).

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/19/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  1/21/2022HouseFirst Reading
  1/21/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/25/2022HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  2/14/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  2/15/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2/16/2022HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  2/17/2022HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/24/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  2/24/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/1/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
  3/1/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  3/2/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  3/2/2022HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/2/2022HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/3/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/3/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/3/2022HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
  3/4/2022SenateArrive in Senate
  3/4/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/4/2022SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  3/4/2022SenateFirst Reading
  3/4/2022SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/16/2022SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  3/22/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  3/22/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/23/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
  3/23/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/23/2022SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
  3/23/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
  3/24/2022SenateSecond Reading
  3/24/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2022
  3/30/2022SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  3/30/2022HouseArrived in House
  3/30/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
  4/6/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  4/7/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-000
  4/7/2022HouseHouse Concurs
  4/7/2022HousePassed Both Houses
  5/6/2022HouseSent to the Governor
  5/27/2022HouseGovernor Approved
  5/27/2022HouseEffective Date January 1, 2023
  5/27/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0940

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