Bill Status of HB 4974   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  GENETIC TESTING RESULTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Donald L. Moffitt-Sidney H. Mathias-Daniel J. Burke-Elaine Nekritz-Dennis M. Reboletti

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  7/27/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1313

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 135/10
225 ILCS 135/20
225 ILCS 135/90
225 ILCS 135/95

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Provides that "genetic counseling" can include genetic testing. Provides that "referral" may mean a written or telecommunicated authorization for genetic counseling services from a physician assistant who has a supervision agreement with a supervising physician that authorizes referrals to a genetic counselor (now, "who has been delegated authority to make referrals to genetic counselors"). Provides that genetic testing shall be ordered by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a genetic counselor (now, only a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches). Provides that the physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant shall maintain supervision of the patient and be provided timely written reports on the services, including genetic testing results, provided by the licensed genetic counselor. In a provision concerning privileged communications and information, adds the exception for a disclosure made by the genetic counselor to the referring physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant. In a provision concerning grounds for discipline, adds the failure to provide genetic testing results and any requested information to a referring physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant as a ground for discipline. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
210 ILCS 25/7-101from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 627-101
225 ILCS 135/60

Amends the Illinois Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank Act. Provides that a clinical laboratory shall examine specimens at the request of a genetic counselor with the specific authority from a referral to order a test or tests pursuant to the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Provides that a genetic counselor may only order genetic tests if he or she has a referral that gives specific authority to order genetic tests. In a provision concerning temporary licenses, provides that a holder of a temporary license may not have the authority to order genetic tests and provides that nothing in the provision prohibits an applicant from re-applying for a temporary license if he or she meets the qualifications required under the provision.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Defines "genetic testing" and "genetic test".

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
In a provision concerning privileged communications, adds an exception for disclosures by a genetic counselor to the physician performing or supervising the genetic test.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/20/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  1/21/2010HouseFirst Reading
  1/21/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  2/18/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  2/18/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  2/24/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Licenses Committee
  2/24/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/24/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 011-000-000
  2/24/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/2/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  3/2/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/8/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
  3/11/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 011-000-000
  3/17/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/17/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/17/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  3/18/2010SenateArrive in Senate
  3/18/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 23, 2010
  3/18/2010SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  3/23/2010SenateFirst Reading
  3/23/2010SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/6/2010SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  4/15/2010SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities
  4/20/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/20/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/21/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
  4/21/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/21/2010SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
  4/21/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 22, 2010
  4/23/2010SenateSecond Reading
  4/23/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2010
  4/27/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  4/27/2010HouseArrived in House
  4/27/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  4/28/2010HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  4/28/2010HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/3/2010HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/3/2010HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-000
  5/3/2010HousePassed Both Houses
  6/1/2010HouseSent to the Governor
  7/27/2010HouseGovernor Approved
  7/27/2010HouseEffective Date July 27, 2010
  7/27/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1313

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