House Sponsors: TURNER,ART-CURRIE. Senate Sponsors: LUECHTEFELD Short description: OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE-LICENSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 90/34 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 80/12 from Ch. 111, par. 3912 225 ILCS 80/22 from Ch. 111, par. 3922 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that applicants who meet all other conditions for licensure and who will be practicing optometry in a residency program approved by the Board may apply for and receive a limited one year license to practice optometry as a resident in the program. Provides that it is unlawful for any person licensed under the Act to use testimonials or claims of superior quality of care to entice the public. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 80/16 225 ILCS 80/17 Requires the production of proof of continuing education credit for the restoration of a license. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0451 Last action date: AUG-21-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status