HB 2575

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal date of the Illinois Dental Practice Act from January 1, 2006 to January 1, 2016. Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Provides that a majority of Board of Dentistry members then appointed constitutes a quorum and that a majority vote of the quorum is required for a Board decision. Removes a provision requiring the vote of at least 7/10 of the members of the Board for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt the recommendations of the Board in any rulemaking under the Act. Makes changes in the requirements for licensure as a dentist if the applicant completed his or her dental education by graduating from a dental college or school outside the United States or Canada. In provisions concerning investigations, removes provisions requiring that certain information be provided to a dentist or dental hygienist before taking a statement. Provides that consent orders are subject to approval by the Director (rather than must be approved by the Board and the Director). Adds provisions allowing the Department to subpoena persons and dental, pharmacy, and hospital records of individual patients of dentists and dental hygienists licensed under the Act. Effective immediately.