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IL HB4779
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yolanda Morris
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AI Summary
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Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) licensed under the Nurse Practice Act to intentionally administer radiation to human beings
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Permits APRNs to supervise physician assistants, technologists, nurses, and other assistants who administer radiation under Illinois Emergency Management Agency accreditation
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Adds APRNs to the list of professionals (alongside physicians, dentists, and podiatrists) who may supervise radiation administration in the Radiation Protection Act of 1990
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Removes APRNs from the category of personnel who must be accredited by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to administer radiation, elevating their status to that of supervising practitioners
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Amends both the Nurse Practice Act (adding Section 65-46) and the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 (Sections 5 and 6) to implement these changes
Legislative Description
APRN RADIATION ADMINISTRATION
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026