Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1179 — OPTOMETRY-PHARMACEUTICALS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the practice of optometry. Changes the definition of "therapeutic ocular pharmaceutical agents". Provides that medication administered by injection may be used only for the treatment of anaphylaxis. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Adds references to optometrists in the definitions of "practitioner", "prescriber", and "prescription". Provides that nothing in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act limits the lawful authority granted by the Optometric Practice Act of 1987.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Remains in Registration and Regulation Committee

  4. Motion Do Pass - Lost Registration and Regulation Committee; 009-009-002

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon

  7. Re-assigned to Registration and Regulation Committee

  8. Assigned to Executive Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  14. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner

  15. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano

Sponsors

  • Angelo Saviano · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Angelo Saviano

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1179 do?
Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the practice of optometry. Changes the definition of "therapeutic ocular pharmaceutical agents". Provides that medication administered by injection may be used only for the treatment of anaphylaxis. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Adds references to optometrists in the definitions of "practitioner", "prescriber", and "prescription". Provides that nothing in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act limits the lawful authority granted by the Optometric Practice Act of 1987.
Who sponsors HB 1179?
HB 1179 is sponsored by Angelo Saviano.
What is the current status of HB 1179?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1179?
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