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IL HB3860

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Mah

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Acupuncture Practice Act from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028, preventing the law from expiring.

  • Requires all acupuncturists to provide and maintain valid address and email addresses of record with the Department, with notification of changes within 14 days.

  • Limits Board of Acupuncture members to a maximum of 2 consecutive full terms instead of 8 consecutive years of service.

  • Changes terminology throughout the Act from "registration" to "license" and eliminates certain Board powers, including requirements for Department consultation on rulemaking and evaluated clinical experience for license restoration.

  • Authorizes the Department to investigate all unlicensed acupuncture activity and adds confidentiality protections for complaint information collected during investigations.

Legislative Description

ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE-SUNSET

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Health Care Licenses3/1/2017
Rules2/10/2017

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