Loading chat...

IL SB3445

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Cunningham

Click for details

Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act to regulate who may perform delegated medical tasks, including central venous catheter procedures, at kidney disease treatment centers in Illinois

  • Limits delegation of kidney treatment procedures to licensed practical nurses with proper training or certified dialysis technicians who hold (or are working toward) certification from the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission or Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology

  • Requires all patient care by LPNs or certified dialysis technicians to be under direct, immediate on-site supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or registered nurse

  • Restricts medication administration under delegation to only heparin and saline for dialysis treatments, line flushing, and topical anesthetics

  • Amends the Nurse Practice Act to make violations of this new Act grounds for disciplinary action, with fines up to $10,000 per violation

Legislative Description

KIDNEY TREATMENT DELEGATE ACT

Last Action

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensed Activities2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available