HB5214 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ANESTHESIA SERVICES-NURSES
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Kam Buckner
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 5/6.5  
210 ILCS 85/10.7  
225 ILCS 60/54.5  
225 ILCS 65/65-45  was 225 ILCS 65/15-25
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. In provisions concerning delegation of authority, removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist or physician must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services by a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist, physician, dentist, or podiatric physician must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services by a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/27/2026HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kam Buckner