Bill Status of HB 4200   93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  GENETIC COUNSELOR LIC ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Donald L. Moffitt-Lou Lang-Sidney H. Mathias-Sara Feigenholtz-Ricca Slone, John A. Fritchey, Patrick Verschoore, Elizabeth Coulson, Joseph M. Lyons and Eddie Washington

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.-Jeffrey M. Schoenberg-Ira I. Silverstein)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  9/29/2004HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-1041

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 80/4.25 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Regulates the practice of genetic counseling through licensure requirements. Provides for administration of the Act by the Department of Professional Regulation. Provides enforcement provisions. Preempts home rule. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to repeal the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act on January 1, 2015. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as introduced with the following changes. Adds entering pertinent patient interactions into the patient's medical records to the definition of "genetic counseling". Removes the definition of "independent private practice of genetic counseling". Adds failing to enter pertinent patient interactions into a patient's medical records to the grounds for discipline. In the exemption concerning physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches under the Medical Practice Act, removes language prohibiting the use of certain titles. Removes provisions concerning the Genetic Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board and makes conforming changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 80/4.25 new

Deletes everything except the short title provision.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 80/4.25 new
325 ILCS 5/4from Ch. 23, par. 2054

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as introduced with the following changes. Makes changes in the definitions of "genetic counseling", and "qualified supervisor". Deletes definitions of "Board", "genetic test", and "independent private practice of genetic counseling". Provides that no licensed genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to individuals couples, groups, or families without a written referral from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, an advanced practice nurse who has a collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes referrals to a genetic counselor, or a physician assistant who has been delegated authority to make referrals to genetic counselors. Removes references to the Genetic Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board. Removes sexual orientation from the list of reasons for which a license shall not be denied. Makes changes in provisions concerning public policy, exemptions, restrictions and limitations, privileged communications, and disciplinary grounds. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include genetic counselors in the list of persons required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/26/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  1/26/2004HouseFirst Reading
  1/26/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
  2/9/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  2/9/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  2/9/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ricca Slone
  2/25/2004HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee
  3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee
  3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/4/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 015-000-000
  3/4/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/31/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
  3/31/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Verschoore
  3/31/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  3/31/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons
  3/31/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/31/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/1/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 094-023-001
  4/6/2004SenateArrive in Senate
  4/6/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2004
  4/6/2004SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  4/6/2004SenateFirst Reading
  4/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules
  4/15/2004SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  4/26/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  4/26/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  4/27/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
  4/28/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/29/2004SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
  4/29/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 4, 2004
  4/29/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  4/29/2004SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  5/12/2004SenateSecond Reading
  5/12/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2004
  5/13/2004SenateThird Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10, extended to January 11, 2005.
  5/25/2004SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  5/26/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  5/26/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  5/27/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
  5/28/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
  5/28/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules
  5/28/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  5/31/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
  5/31/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 009-000-000
  7/15/2004SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  7/15/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Winkel
  7/15/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  7/15/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-003-000
  7/15/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  7/15/2004HouseArrived in House
  7/15/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,3
  7/15/2004HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) JULY 31, 2004
  7/15/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  7/15/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  7/15/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  7/15/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  7/20/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  7/24/2004House3/5 Vote Required
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 100-015-000
  7/24/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 100-015-000
  7/24/2004HousePassed Both Houses
  8/2/2004HouseSent to the Governor
  9/29/2004HouseGovernor Approved
  9/29/2004HouseEffective Date September 29, 2004
  9/29/2004HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-1041

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