IL SB2900

Expands terminology references to "physician assistants" and "advanced practice nurses" across multiple Illinois statutes, changing references from "physicians" alone or "physician's assistants" to include these health care professionals in various clinical and administrative roles.

Modifies the State Employees Group Insurance Act to allow physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, in addition to physicians, to order or refer physical therapy and occupational therapy treatments for autoimmune diseases.

Updates the Election Code to permit physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to provide medical certifications for voters with disabilities seeking absentee voting accommodations.

Includes physician assistants and advanced practice nurses in multiple health care provider roles across statutes governing foster parent services, drug overdose prevention, mental health facilities, property tax exemptions, and county health services.

Makes conforming changes throughout Illinois administrative and statutory codes to recognize physician assistants and advanced practice nurses as qualified health care professionals alongside physicians in clinical decision-making and certification roles.