House Sponsors: PHELPS AND HARTKE. Short description: HOSPITAL LIC ACT-PHYS PRIVLEGS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Hospital Licensing Act to allow hospitals to grant staff privileges to any physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, or the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Allows hospitals to grant staff privileges to a physician licensed under the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status