Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 973 — RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0230

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2015. Enacted.

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Summary

Amends the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning definitions.

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311 added · 312 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill SB 973 includes a new provision that extends the repeal date for the Respiratory Care Practice Act from January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2026. This change is significant because it allows more time for professionals in respiratory care to operate under existing regulations, ensuring continued access to necessary services for patients who rely on these practitioners. Additionally, the bill makes a technical amendment regarding definitions in the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act, ensuring clarity in the language used in the law.

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SB0973 Engrossed LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB0973 Enrolled LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
The following SB0973 Engrossed - 2 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Act is repealed on January 1, 2026:
The following SB0973 Enrolled - 2 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Act is repealed on January 1, 2026:
(1) Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment used in the practice of respiratory care as delegated by a SB0973 Engrossed - 3 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b licensed health care professional or other authorized licensed personnel.
(1) Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment used in the practice of respiratory care as delegated by a SB0973 Enrolled - 3 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b licensed health care professional or other authorized licensed personnel.
(8) Using a manual resuscitator at the direction of a licensed health care professional or other authorized SB0973 Engrossed - 4 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b licensed personnel who is present and performing routine airway suctioning.
(8) Using a manual resuscitator at the direction of a licensed health care professional or other authorized SB0973 Enrolled - 4 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b licensed personnel who is present and performing routine airway suctioning.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and SB0973 Engrossed - 5 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Professional Regulation.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and SB0973 Enrolled - 5 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Professional Regulation.
"Licensed health care professional" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes the advanced practice nurse to transmit orders to a respiratory care practitioner, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the authority to transmit orders to a respiratory care practitioner by his or her supervising physician.
"Licensed health care professional" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes the advanced practice nurse to transmit orders to a respiratory care practitioner, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the authority to transmit orders to a respiratory care practitioner by his or her supervising physician.
SB0973 Engrossed - 6 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b "Proximate supervision" means a situation in which an individual is responsible for directing the actions of another individual in the facility and is physically close enough to be readily available, if needed, by the supervised individual.
"Proximate supervision" means a situation in which an SB0973 Enrolled - 6 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b individual is responsible for directing the actions of another individual in the facility and is physically close enough to be readily available, if needed, by the supervised individual.
development, implementation, and modification of respiratory care treatment plans based on assessed abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care guidelines, referrals, and orders of a SB0973 Engrossed - 7 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b licensed health care professional;
development, implementation, and modification of respiratory care treatment plans based on assessed abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care guidelines, referrals, and orders of a licensed health care professional;
application, operation, and management of mechanical ventilatory support and other means of life support, including, but not limited to, hemodynamic cardiovascular support;
application, operation, and SB0973 Enrolled - 7 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b management of mechanical ventilatory support and other means of life support, including, but not limited to, hemodynamic cardiovascular support;
(2) The person is capable of serving as a resource to the licensed health care professional in relation to the technical aspects of cardiorespiratory care and the safe SB0973 Engrossed - 8 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b and effective methods for administering cardiorespiratory care modalities.
(2) The person is capable of serving as a resource to the licensed health care professional in relation to the technical aspects of cardiorespiratory care and the safe and effective methods for administering cardiorespiratory SB0973 Enrolled - 8 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b care modalities.
(c) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the activities and services of a person enrolled in an approved course of study leading to a degree or certificate of registry or certification eligibility in respiratory care if these activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or SB0973 Engrossed - 9 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b trainee.
(c) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the activities and services of a person enrolled in an approved course of study leading to a degree or certificate of registry or certification eligibility in respiratory care if these activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.
Status as a student or trainee shall not exceed 3 years from the date of enrollment in an approved course.
Status as a student or trainee shall not exceed 3 SB0973 Enrolled - 9 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b years from the date of enrollment in an approved course.
(g) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the collection and SB0973 Engrossed - 10 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b analysis of blood by clinical laboratory personnel meeting the personnel standards of the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act.
(g) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the collection and analysis of blood by clinical laboratory personnel meeting the SB0973 Enrolled - 10 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b personnel standards of the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act.
(k) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a person enrolled in a respiratory care education program or an SB0973 Engrossed - 11 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b approved course of study leading to a degree or certification in a health care-related discipline that provides respiratory care activities within his or her scope of practice and employed in a licensed hospital in order to provide direct patient care services under the direction of other authorized licensed personnel from providing respiratory care activities.
(k) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a person enrolled in a respiratory care education program or an approved course of study leading to a degree or certification SB0973 Enrolled - 11 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b in a health care-related discipline that provides respiratory care activities within his or her scope of practice and employed in a licensed hospital in order to provide direct patient care services under the direction of other authorized licensed personnel from providing respiratory care activities.
(b) Nothing in the Act shall be construed to permit a person licensed as a respiratory care practitioner to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine in all its branches as SB0973 Engrossed - 12 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b defined by State law.
(b) Nothing in the Act shall be construed to permit a person licensed as a respiratory care practitioner to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine in all its branches as defined by State law.
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SB0973 Enrolled - 12 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (Source:
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, unlicensed or non-credentialed individuals who deliver prescribed respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, pulmonary hygiene devices, aerosol compressors and generators, suction machines, and positive airway pressure devices, may deliver, set up, calibrate, and demonstrate the mechanical operation of a specific piece of equipment to the patient, family, and caregivers, with the exception of mechanical ventilators, which only a licensed respiratory care practitioner or other licensed health care professional operating within the scope of his or her scope of practice may deliver and set up.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, unlicensed or non-credentialed individuals who deliver prescribed respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, pulmonary hygiene devices, aerosol compressors and generators, suction machines, and positive airway pressure devices, may deliver, set up, calibrate, and demonstrate the mechanical operation of a specific piece of equipment to the patient, family, and caregivers, with the exception of mechanical ventilators, which only a licensed respiratory care practitioner or other authorized licensed personnel operating within the scope of his or her scope of practice may deliver and set up.
In order for unlicensed or non-credentialed personnel to deliver, set up, calibrate, and demonstrate a specific piece of equipment as allowed in this subsection (a), the employer must document that the employee has both received training and demonstrated competency using the specific piece of equipment under the supervision of a respiratory care SB0973 Engrossed - 13 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b practitioner licensed by this State or some other licensed practitioner operating within his or her scope of practice.
In order for unlicensed or non-credentialed personnel to deliver, set up, calibrate, and demonstrate a specific piece of equipment as allowed in this subsection (a), the employer must document that the employee has both received training and demonstrated competency using the specific piece of equipment under the supervision of a respiratory care practitioner licensed by this State or some other licensed practitioner SB0973 Enrolled - 13 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b operating within his or her scope of practice.
Subject to SB0973 Engrossed - 14 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b the provision of this Act, the Department may:
Subject to the provision of this Act, the Department may:
(a) Authorize examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
SB0973 Enrolled - 14 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (a) Authorize examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Engrossed - 15 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Enrolled - 15 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
The Secretary Director SB0973 Engrossed - 16 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b shall consider the recommendations of the organization representing the largest number of respiratory care practitioners for appointment of the respiratory care practitioner members of the Board and the organization representing the largest number of physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches for the appointment of the medical director directors to the Board board.
The Secretary Director shall consider the recommendations of the organization SB0973 Enrolled - 16 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b representing the largest number of respiratory care practitioners for appointment of the respiratory care practitioner members of the Board and the organization representing the largest number of physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches for the appointment of the medical director directors to the Board board.
(h) Members of the Board shall be immune from suit in any action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other activities performed in good faith as members of the Board.
(h) Members of the Board shall be immune from suit in any action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other activities performed as members of the Board, except for willful and wanton misconduct.
SB0973 Engrossed - 17 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (Source:
SB0973 Enrolled - 17 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (Source:
Failure to appear for SB0973 Engrossed - 18 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.
Failure to appear for SB0973 Enrolled - 18 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.
(b) A person who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have it restored by SB0973 Engrossed - 19 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b submitting an application to the Department and filing proof of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored, including, if appropriate, evidence that is satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice of respiratory care in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
(b) A person who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have it restored by SB0973 Enrolled - 19 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b submitting an application to the Department and filing proof of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored, including, if appropriate, evidence that is satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice of respiratory care in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
SB0973 Engrossed - 20 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (e) A license to practice shall not be denied any applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed, national origin, political beliefs, or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
SB0973 Enrolled - 20 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (e) A license to practice shall not be denied any applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed, national origin, political beliefs, or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
SB0973 Engrossed - 21 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license or certificate to pay all expenses of processing this application.
SB0973 Enrolled - 21 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license or certificate to pay all expenses of processing this application.
(3) Conviction by plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or by sentencing of any crime, including, but not limited to, convictions preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under SB0973 Engrossed - 22 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States or any state or territory thereof:
(3) Conviction by plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or by sentencing of any crime, including, but not limited to, convictions preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under SB0973 Enrolled - 22 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States or any state or territory thereof:
SB0973 Engrossed - 23 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Nothing in this paragraph (12) affects any bona fide independent contractor or employment arrangements among health care professionals, health facilities, health care providers, or other entities, except as otherwise prohibited by law.
SB0973 Enrolled - 23 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Nothing in this paragraph (12) affects any bona fide independent contractor or employment arrangements among health care professionals, health facilities, health care providers, or other entities, except as otherwise prohibited by law.
SB0973 Engrossed - 24 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (17) Providing respiratory care, other than pursuant to an order.
SB0973 Enrolled - 24 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (17) Providing respiratory care, other than pursuant to an order.
(23) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug SB0973 Engrossed - 25 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b that results in an inability to practice with reasonable skill, judgment, or safety.
(23) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug SB0973 Enrolled - 25 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b that results in an inability to practice with reasonable skill, judgment, or safety.
SB0973 Engrossed - 26 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (b) The determination by a court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code will result in an automatic suspension of his or her license.
SB0973 Enrolled - 26 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (b) The determination by a court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code will result in an automatic suspension of his or her license.
Upon the filling of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order without notice or bond and may preliminarily SB0973 Engrossed - 27 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b and permanently enjoin the violation.
Upon the filling of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order without notice or bond and may preliminarily SB0973 Enrolled - 27 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b and permanently enjoin the violation.
The Department shall, before SB0973 Engrossed - 28 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b revoking, suspending, placing on probation, reprimanding, or taking any other disciplinary action under Section 95 of this Act, at least 30 days before the date set for the hearing (i) notify the accused, in writing, of any charges made and the time and place for the hearing on the charges, (ii) direct him or her to file a written answer to the charges with the Board under oath within 20 days after the service upon him or her of the notice, and (iii) inform the accused that, if he or she fails to answer, default will be taken against him or her and or his or her license or certificate may be suspended, revoked, placed on probationary status, or other disciplinary action taken with regard to the license, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of his or her practice, without a hearing, as the Department may consider proper.
The Department shall, before SB0973 Enrolled - 28 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b revoking, suspending, placing on probation, reprimanding, or taking any other disciplinary action under Section 95 of this Act, at least 30 days before the date set for the hearing (i) notify the accused, in writing, of any charges made and the time and place for the hearing on the charges, (ii) direct him or her to file a written answer to the charges with the Board under oath within 20 days after the service upon him or her of the notice, and (iii) inform the accused that, if he or she fails to answer, default will be taken against him or her and or his or her license or certificate may be suspended, revoked, placed on probationary status, or other disciplinary action taken with regard to the license, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of his or her practice, without a hearing, as the Department may consider proper.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Engrossed - 29 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Enrolled - 29 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
The Secretary Director, the designated hearing officer, and every member of the Board has the power to administer oaths SB0973 Engrossed - 30 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b to witnesses at any hearing which the Department is authorized to conduct, and any other oaths authorized in any Act administered by the Department.
The Secretary Director, the designated hearing officer, and every member of the Board has the power to administer oaths SB0973 Enrolled - 30 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b to witnesses at any hearing which the Department is authorized to conduct, and any other oaths authorized in any Act administered by the Department.
The report of findings of fact is not admissible in evidence against the person in a criminal prosecution brought for violation of this SB0973 Engrossed - 31 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Act, but the hearing and findings of fact are not a bar to a criminal prosecution brought for the violation of this Act.
The report of findings of fact is not admissible in evidence against the person in a criminal prosecution brought for violation of this SB0973 Enrolled - 31 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Act, but the hearing and findings of fact are not a bar to a criminal prosecution brought for the violation of this Act.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Engrossed - 32 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/135) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
1-1-96.) SB0973 Enrolled - 32 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/135) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
If the Board does not present its report within the 60 day period, the Secretary Director may issue an SB0973 Engrossed - 33 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b order based on the report of the hearing officer.
If the Board does not present its report within the 60 day period, the Secretary Director may issue an SB0973 Enrolled - 33 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b order based on the report of the hearing officer.
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At any time after the successful completion of a term of SB0973 Engrossed - 34 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b probation, suspension or revocation of any license, the Department may restore the license to the licensee upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
At any time after the successful completion of a term of SB0973 Enrolled - 34 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b probation, suspension or revocation of any license, the Department may restore the license to the licensee upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
1-1-96.) (225 ILCS 106/170) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) SB0973 Engrossed - 35 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Sec.
1-1-96.) (225 ILCS 106/170) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) SB0973 Enrolled - 35 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b Sec.
During the pendency and hearing of any and all judicial proceedings incident to the disciplinary action, the sanctions imposed upon the accused by the Department specified in the Department's final administrative decision shall, as a matter of public policy, remain in full force and effect in order to protect the public pending final SB0973 Engrossed - 36 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b resolution of any of the proceedings.
During the pendency and hearing of any and all judicial proceedings incident to the disciplinary action, the sanctions imposed upon the accused by the Department specified in the Department's final administrative decision shall, as a matter of public policy, remain in full force and effect in order to protect the public pending final SB0973 Enrolled - 36 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b resolution of any of the proceedings.
SB0973 Engrossed - 37 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/195 new) Sec.
SB0973 Enrolled - 37 - LRB099 05440 RPS 25475 b (225 ILCS 106/195 new) Sec.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0230

  2. Effective Date August 3, 2015

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Concurs 058-000-000

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 058-000-000

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - May 22, 2015

  18. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-001

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  22. Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  26. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  27. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40

  28. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-000-000

  29. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote

  30. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee

  31. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee

  32. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  34. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  35. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  36. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  37. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  38. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  39. Referred to Rules Committee

  40. First Reading

  41. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon

  42. Arrived in House

  43. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  44. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  45. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Althoff

  46. Recalled to Second Reading

  47. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities and Pensions; 010-000-000

  48. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  49. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  50. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  51. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  52. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2015

  53. Second Reading

  54. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2015

  55. Do Pass Executive; 016-000-000

  56. Assigned to Executive

  57. Referred to Assignments

  58. First Reading

  59. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno

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  • Pamela J. Althoff · Cosponsor

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Concurrence

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41001
Democrat 13000
Republican 4000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Althoff — Not Voting
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Landek — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Concurrence, Amendment 3

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41001
Republican 4000
Democrat 13000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Landek — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Not Voting
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Link — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Trotter — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 80004
Democrat 28000
Republican 6000
Total 114004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sandack — Yea
Willis — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Anthony — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Brown — Yea
Butler — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Drury — Not Voting
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Sente — Yea
Smiddy — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Brady — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Cloonen — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Frese — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Kay — Yea
McAsey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Williams — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Sullivan — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Unes — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Wehrli — Not Voting
Winger — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reaves-Harris — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38004
Republican 4000
Democrat 13000
Total 55004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Landek — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Kotowski — Not Voting
LaHood — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Sullivan — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Steans — Not Voting
Trotter — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 973 do?
Amends the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning definitions.
Who sponsors SB 973?
SB 973 is sponsored by Pamela J. Althoff.
What is the current status of SB 973?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2015. Enacted.
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