PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE
Sponsored By: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Mark L. Walker
Democratic • Senate
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Mike Porfirio
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Paul Faraci
Democratic • Senate
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
3/12/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Licensed Activities
1/27/2026SenateRe-assigned to Licensed Activities
1/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
4/3/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
3/21/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
3/14/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
3/12/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Lakesia Collins
3/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
3/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
2/26/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Sue Rezin
2/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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