HB 4665

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; other activities subject to licensure; exemptions; the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board; examinations; qualifications; inactive status; use of title; investigation, notice, and hearing; record of hearing; motion for rehearing; orders and certified copies; certification of records and receipt; and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Repeals provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license application; rosters; and surrender of license. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/15 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-15 225 ILCS 30/15.5 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/76 new 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/100 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-100 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill and makes the following changes. Includes various additions and changes to the definitions. Provides that no person may provide, offer to provide, or attempt to provide medical nutrition therapy whether for remuneration or hold oneself out as a licensed dietitian nutritionist or qualified provider of nutrition care services unless the person is licensed in accordance with the Act. Provides that any person who provides, offers to provide, attempts to provide, or holds oneself out as qualified, licensed, or being able to provide medical nutrition therapy or holds oneself out as licensed or qualified to practice dietetics and nutrition without being licensed under the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. Provides that the Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity. Provides that the civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. Provides that a licensed dietitian nutritionist may order patient or resident diets. Provides updated provisions concerning exemptions from the Act. Provides that 4 (instead of 2) of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board members shall be a registered dietitian. Includes updated provisions on qualifications for a dietitian nutritionist. Provides that an individual licensed as a dietitian in the State as of the effective date of the Act shall be eligible to maintain and renew a license as a licensed dietitian nutritionist in the State consistent with the Act if the individual meets the renewal requirements set forth in the Act. Provides that the use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or provide medical nutrition therapy unless the individual is licensed under the Act. Provides for the use of an order enjoining a violation or enforcing compliance under this Act by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately.