Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 D cosponsors

SB 567 — OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE-TELEHEALTH

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0153

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 23, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an optometrist licensed under the Act may practice optometry through telehealth as authorized by the Act and the Telehealth Act. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient located in Illinois through telehealth must be licensed under the Act. Provides that an optometrist practicing optometry through telehealth is subject to the same standard of care and practice standards that are applicable to optometric services provided in a clinic or office setting. Provides that an optometrist may not provide telehealth services unless the optometrist has established a provider-patient relationship with the patient. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform a minimum eye examination as required by the Illinois Administrative Code before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient. Provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions of the Act, it may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. Provides that the rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department. Provides that failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. Defines terms. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that if there is any conflict between the provisions of the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 and the provisions of the Telehealth Act, the provisions of the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 control. Provides that an optometrist may treat a patient through telehealth in the absence of a provider-patient relationship when, in the professional judgment of the optometrist, emergency care is required. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform at least a minimum eye examination (rather than must perform a minimum eye examination) before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient.

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0153

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2022

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 111-000-001

  7. Third Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar

  12. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar

  13. Second Reading - Consent Calendar

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar

  15. Do Pass / Consent Calendar Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000

  16. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villivalam

  23. Recalled to Second Reading

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2021

  30. Second Reading

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 23, 2021

  33. Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  35. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  36. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  39. Referred to Assignments

  40. First Reading

  41. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35003
Democrat 52002
Republican 24002
Total 111007
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Bos — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Stoneback — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Caulkins — Not Voting
Luft — Not Voting
Burke — Not Voting
D'Amico — Yea
Davis — Yea
Marron — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 567 do?
Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an optometrist licensed under the Act may practice optometry through telehealth as authorized by the Act and the Telehealth Act. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient located in Illinois through telehealth must be licensed under the Act. Provides that an optometrist practicing optometry through telehealth is subject to the same standard of care and practice standards that are applicable to optometric services provided in a clinic or office setting. Provides that an optometrist may not provide telehealth services unless the optometrist has established a provider-patient relationship with the patient. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform a minimum eye examination as required by the Illinois Administrative Code before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient. Provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions of the Act, it may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. Provides that the rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department. Provides that failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. Defines terms. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that if there is any conflict between the provisions of the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 and the provisions of the Telehealth Act, the provisions of the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 control. Provides that an optometrist may treat a patient through telehealth in the absence of a provider-patient relationship when, in the professional judgment of the optometrist, emergency care is required. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform at least a minimum eye examination (rather than must perform a minimum eye examination) before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient.
Who sponsors SB 567?
SB 567 is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Omar Aquino (Democrat), Rachelle Crowe, Anna Moeller (Democrat), Frances Ann Hurley, Kathleen Willis, and Hernandez, Lisa.
What is the current status of SB 567?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 23, 2021. Enacted.
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