HB3681 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT
Last Action
4/11/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.36  
5 ILCS 80/4.41 new  
225 ILCS 106/10  
225 ILCS 106/12 new  
225 ILCS 106/15  
225 ILCS 106/20  
225 ILCS 106/22  
225 ILCS 106/30  
225 ILCS 106/35  
225 ILCS 106/42  
225 ILCS 106/50  
225 ILCS 106/60  
225 ILCS 106/65  
225 ILCS 106/70  
225 ILCS 106/80  
225 ILCS 106/85  
225 ILCS 106/90  
225 ILCS 106/95  
225 ILCS 106/100  
225 ILCS 106/105  
225 ILCS 106/110  
225 ILCS 106/135  
225 ILCS 106/155  
225 ILCS 106/160  
225 ILCS 106/170  
225 ILCS 106/180  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Respiratory Care Practice Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Adds provisions concerning address of record and email address of record. Removes the requirement that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licenses and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied renewal for cause within the previous calendar year. Changes the membership of the Respiratory Care Board to 5 persons of which 3 members shall be currently engaged in the practice of respiratory care and one member who is a hospital administrator (rather than 7 persons of which 4 members shall be currently engaged in the practice of respiratory care and two members who are hospital administrators). Provides that a majority of the Board members (rather than 4) shall constitute a quorum. Provides that an applicant shall include the applicant's Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number in an application to the Department (rather than only the applicant's Social Security Number). Provides that the Department shall provide a certified shorthand reporter to take down the testimony and preserve the record of all proceedings at a formal hearing (rather than the Department preserving the record). Provides that provisions concerning the repeal date of the Act are effective immediately. Makes other changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee