HB 1001

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2023. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a completed initial license application and a completed initial license application by endorsement that has been submitted to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall be processed by the Department within 45 calendar days after receipt. Makes changes to the various fees for the renewal of a license for a resident of Illinois and nonresidents. Provides that an individual who has a 3-year temporary license and applies for an initial license shall pay the fee for a renewal of a license instead of applying for an initial license under certain provisions of the Act. Provides that the State Comptroller shall order and the State Treasurer shall transfer $9,600,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Fund. Effective immediately.