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IL SB0759

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Julie Morrison

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987 to authorize podiatric physicians to administer vaccinations to patients 18 years of age and older upon completion of appropriate training.

  • Limits vaccinations administered by podiatric physicians to influenza (inactivated and live attenuated intranasal), tetanus, and SARS-CoV-2.

  • Requires training to include how to address contraindications and adverse reactions as established by Department rule.

  • Mandates that all vaccinations be documented in patient records and that podiatric physicians notify the patient's primary care physician of each vaccine dose administered, with notice permitted electronically.

  • Adds vaccination authority to the definition of podiatric medicine in Section 5 of the Act.

Legislative Description

PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN-VACCINATE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0074

6/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Health Care Licenses4/11/2023
Rules3/24/2023
Licensed Activities3/21/2023
Assignments3/15/2023
Executive3/2/2023
Assignments2/2/2023

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