HB 214

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 from November 30, 2011 to January 1, 2021. Also includes revisory changes. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that in determining what action to take or whether to proceed with prosecution of a complaint, the Complaint Committee shall consider any recommendation made by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth criteria that the Licensing Board may consider in making a determination of professional capacity, and makes other changes concerning professional capacity. Makes a change concerning a visiting professor permit. Changes references from "licensure without examination" to "licensure by endorsement". Makes a change concerning requiring an examination. Adds specific requirements for mental and physical examinations required by the Licensing Board or Disciplinary Board, and authorizes a substance abuse or sexual offender evaluation. Changes the reporting requirements for State's Attorneys. Allows the disclosure of certain confidential information to a medical licensing authority of another state or jurisdiction in certain instances. Repeals a Section concerning the practice of medicine by persons licensed in any other state who have applied for a license to practice medicine in this State. Makes other changes. Also reenacts certain provisions of Public Act 94-677, which was declared to be unconstitutional; includes explanatory and validation provisions. Effective immediately.