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IL SB3421
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Javier Cervantes
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AI Summary
- Allows physician assistants to prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without physician delegation of authority
- Eliminates the written collaborative agreement requirement for physician assistants who file a notarized attestation with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation documenting at least 250 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 continuing medical education and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience in their intended practice field
- Expands the definition of "physician assistant practice" to include comprehensive health histories, physical examinations, diagnosing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and assisting in surgery
- Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes regarding physician assistant prescriptive authority
- Introduced February 4, 2026 by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes, amending the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987
Legislative Description
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Licensed Activities2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026
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