Bill Status of SB 2870   95th General Assembly


Short Description:  DNTL PRAC-HYGNST-MEDICAID PRVD

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael Noland

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 25/18from Ch. 111, par. 2318
305 ILCS 5/5-5from Ch. 23, par. 5-5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Dental Practice Act. Provides that dental hygienists may provide, without the supervision of a dentist, fluoride treatments and teeth cleaning and sealant services to children who are eligible participants in the State's Medicaid program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services to provide the eligible child's parent or guardian with the name of a licensed dentist who is a provider of medical services under the program. Requires any dental hygienist who provides such services and who practices in a public health clinic to refer for treatment any child with needs outside of the dental hygienist's scope of practice. Effective January 1, 2009.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland
  2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  2/28/2008SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  3/13/2008SenateHeld in Licensed Activities
  3/14/2008SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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