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 Bill Status of HB4665  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST-SUNSET

House Sponsors
Rep. Theresa Mah

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Emil Jones, III)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/27/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0945

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.33
5 ILCS 80/4.38
225 ILCS 30/5from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5
225 ILCS 30/10from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10
225 ILCS 30/12 new
225 ILCS 30/17
225 ILCS 30/20from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20
225 ILCS 30/30from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30
225 ILCS 30/35from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35
225 ILCS 30/40from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40
225 ILCS 30/45from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45
225 ILCS 30/70from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70
225 ILCS 30/75from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75
225 ILCS 30/80from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80
225 ILCS 30/105from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105
225 ILCS 30/110from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110
225 ILCS 30/125from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125
225 ILCS 30/140from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140
225 ILCS 30/165from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165
225 ILCS 30/175from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175
225 ILCS 30/37 rep.
225 ILCS 30/90 rep.
225 ILCS 30/150 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; other activities subject to licensure; exemptions; the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board; examinations; qualifications; inactive status; use of title; investigation, notice, and hearing; record of hearing; motion for rehearing; orders and certified copies; certification of records and receipt; and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Repeals provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license application; rosters; and surrender of license. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 30/5from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5
225 ILCS 30/10from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10
225 ILCS 30/12 new
225 ILCS 30/17
225 ILCS 30/20from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20
225 ILCS 30/30from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30
225 ILCS 30/35from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35
225 ILCS 30/40from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40
225 ILCS 30/45from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45
225 ILCS 30/70from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70
225 ILCS 30/75from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75
225 ILCS 30/80from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80
225 ILCS 30/105from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105
225 ILCS 30/110from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110
225 ILCS 30/125from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125
225 ILCS 30/140from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140
225 ILCS 30/165from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165
225 ILCS 30/175from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175
225 ILCS 30/37 rep.
225 ILCS 30/90 rep.
225 ILCS 30/150 rep.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 30/5from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5
225 ILCS 30/10from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10
225 ILCS 30/12 new
225 ILCS 30/15from Ch. 111, par. 8401-15
225 ILCS 30/15.5
225 ILCS 30/17
225 ILCS 30/20from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20
225 ILCS 30/30from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30
225 ILCS 30/35from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35
225 ILCS 30/40from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40
225 ILCS 30/45from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45
225 ILCS 30/70from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70
225 ILCS 30/75from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75
225 ILCS 30/76 new
225 ILCS 30/80from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80
225 ILCS 30/100from Ch. 111, par. 8401-100
225 ILCS 30/105from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105
225 ILCS 30/110from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110
225 ILCS 30/125from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125
225 ILCS 30/140from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140
225 ILCS 30/165from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165
225 ILCS 30/175from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175
225 ILCS 30/37 rep.
225 ILCS 30/90 rep.
225 ILCS 30/150 rep.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill and makes the following changes. Includes various additions and changes to the definitions. Provides that no person may provide, offer to provide, or attempt to provide medical nutrition therapy whether for remuneration or hold oneself out as a licensed dietitian nutritionist or qualified provider of nutrition care services unless the person is licensed in accordance with the Act. Provides that any person who provides, offers to provide, attempts to provide, or holds oneself out as qualified, licensed, or being able to provide medical nutrition therapy or holds oneself out as licensed or qualified to practice dietetics and nutrition without being licensed under the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. Provides that the Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity. Provides that the civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. Provides that a licensed dietitian nutritionist may order patient or resident diets. Provides updated provisions concerning exemptions from the Act. Provides that 4 (instead of 2) of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board members shall be a registered dietitian. Includes updated provisions on qualifications for a dietitian nutritionist. Provides that an individual licensed as a dietitian in the State as of the effective date of the Act shall be eligible to maintain and renew a license as a licensed dietitian nutritionist in the State consistent with the Act if the individual meets the renewal requirements set forth in the Act. Provides that the use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or provide medical nutrition therapy unless the individual is licensed under the Act. Provides for the use of an order enjoining a violation or enforcing compliance under this Act by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/20/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
  1/21/2022HouseFirst Reading
  1/21/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2022HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  2/16/2022HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  2/17/2022HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
  2/18/2022HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar
  2/18/2022HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar
  2/24/2022HouseRemoved from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Theresa Mah
  2/24/2022HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/1/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/1/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
  3/2/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  3/3/2022HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/3/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/3/2022HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
  3/4/2022SenateArrive in Senate
  3/4/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 8, 2022
  3/16/2022SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  3/16/2022SenateFirst Reading
  3/16/2022SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/16/2022SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
  3/16/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III
  3/16/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/22/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
  3/23/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/23/2022SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
  3/23/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
  3/23/2022SenateSecond Reading
  3/23/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2022
  3/30/2022SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  3/30/2022HouseArrived in House
  3/30/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Theresa Mah
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  4/5/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
  4/6/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000
  4/7/2022HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-000
  4/7/2022HouseHouse Concurs
  4/7/2022HousePassed Both Houses
  5/6/2022HouseSent to the Governor
  5/27/2022HouseGovernor Approved
  5/27/2022HouseEffective Date May 27, 2022; - Some Provisions Effective January 1, 2023
  5/27/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0945

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