Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2467 — REGULATION-TECH

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 holding a license.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to HB 2467 update the application process for optometry licenses, specifically allowing applicants to have up to three years to complete their application. If they do not finish the process within this timeframe, their application will be denied, and they will lose their fees but can reapply under the current requirements. Additionally, it introduces a limited one-year license option for those in a residency program, which helps new optometrists gain practical experience while they finalize their full licensing. This change is significant as it streamlines the licensing process and supports the training of new optometrists.

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*LRB09501234RAS21236b* HB2467 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB2467 Introduced 2/26/2007, by Rep.
HB2467 Engrossed LRB095 01234 RAS 21236 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Michael J.
Madigan - Barbara Flynn Currie - Mary E.
Flowers SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 80/4 from Ch.
111, par.
3904 Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987.
Makes a technical change in a Section concerning holding a license.
LRB095 01234 RAS 21236 b A BILL FOR HB2467 LRB095 01234 RAS 21236 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
The Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 is amended by changing Section 4 as follows:
The Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 is amended by changing Section 12 as follows:
(225 ILCS 80/4) (from Ch.
(225 ILCS 80/12) (from Ch.
3904) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2017) Sec.
3912) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2017) Sec.
4.
12.
No person shall practice, or attempt to practice, optometry, as defined in this Act, without a valid license as an optometrist issued by the the Department.
Applications for licenses.
Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing or electronically on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable.
Any such application shall require such information as in the judgment of the Department will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license.
Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process.
If the process has not been completed within 3 years, the application shall be denied, the application fees shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
Applicants who meet all other conditions for licensure and who will be practicing optometry in a residency program HB2467 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 01234 RAS 21236 b approved by the Board may apply for and receive a limited one year license to practice optometry as a resident in the program.
Full-time faculty members of an approved optometry educational institution who hold a valid license to practice optometry in the jurisdiction in which the institution is located shall be considered to have met all of the conditions for residency licensure except for the payment of fees.
The holder of a valid one-year residency license may perform those acts prescribed by and incidental to the residency license holder’s program of residency training, with the same privileges and responsibilities as a fully licensed optometrist, but may not otherwise engage in the practice of optometry in this State, unless fully licensed under this Act.
The Department may revoke a one-year residency license upon proof that the residency license holder has engaged in the practice of optometry in this State outside of his or her residency program or if the residency license holder fails to supply the Department, within 10 days after its request, with information concerning his or her current status and activities in the residency program.
85-896.)
94-787, eff.
5-19-06.) Section 99.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008

  4. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  5. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. Arthur L. Turner

  6. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

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

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  11. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Arthur L. Turner

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Registration and Regulation Committee; 013-000-001

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Registration and Regulation Committee

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Arthur L. Turner

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  18. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 18, 2008

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

  20. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000

  22. Assigned to Executive Committee

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  26. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan

Sponsors

  • Arthur L. Turner · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Arthur L. Turner

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2467 do?
Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning holding a license.
Who sponsors HB 2467?
HB 2467 is sponsored by Arthur L. Turner.
What is the current status of HB 2467?
This bill died with 95th 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.
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