Comments: IL SB0656 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly

Illinois Senate Bill 656 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act by extending the repeal date of the Perfusionist Practice Act to January 1, 2030. Amends the Perfusionist Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide an email address of record to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a nonresident applicant for endorsement by the Department has 3 years to complete the application process. Provides that the Department may contract for court reporting services for any formal hearing in which a license may be revoked, suspended, placed on probationary status, reprimanded, fined, or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action. Provides that if a hearing officer is appointed to conduct a formal hearing, that officer shall report his or her findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Board of Licensing for Perfusionists (rather than to the Board). Provides that no person whose license has been revoked may apply for restoration until an application is permitted under the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a license that has been suspended or revoked shall be considered nonrenewed for the purposes of restoration. Makes changes concerning the powers and duties of the Department; the Board; application for licensure; licensure by endorsement; renewal, reinstatement, or restoration of licenses by persons in military service; continuing education; inactive status; fees; grounds for disciplinary action; record of proceedings; hearings; hearing officers; restoration for disciplinary status; administrative review; and unlicensed practice. Repeals provisions requiring the Department to maintain a roster and provisions imposing criminal penalties for violations of the grounds for disciplinary action. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-08-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0311 [SB0656 Detail]

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