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IL HB3343

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Mah

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds acupuncturists to the list of health care professionals authorized to provide telehealth services under the Illinois Telehealth Act

  • Defines "telemedicine" for acupuncture as services limited to modalities and consultations that do not involve needle insertion, delivered via technology or telecommunication methods

  • Requires the same standard of care for acupuncture patients whether seen in person or through telemedicine

  • Grants the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation authority to determine which acupuncture services may be provided via telemedicine, in consultation with the Acupuncture Board

  • Establishes enforcement mechanisms including cease and desist orders for unlicensed telemedicine practice, with a 7-day response period for alleged violators, and subjects out-of-state practitioners serving Illinois patients to state jurisdiction

Legislative Description

ACUPUNCTURE TELEMEDICINE

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/9/2025
Executive5/8/2025
Assignments4/10/2025
Health Care Licenses3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

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