House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ-CURRIE-FRITCHEY-FLOWERS. Short description: REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS-TECH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the administration of general anesthesia or parenteral conscious sedation. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 25/8.1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 25/8.2 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Prohibits a dentist from placing mercury or mercury amalgam fillings in specified patients. Prohibits a dentist from using mercury or mercury amalgam in a dental procedure unless the patient is informed of (i) the intended use of mercury or mercury amalgam, (ii) the potential advantages and disadvantages of the use of the mercury or mercury amalgam that relate to health, human biological, or environmental issues, and (iii) the options for completing the dental procedure using materials other than mercury or mercury amalgam. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status