House Sponsors: STEPHENS. Short description: NURSE PRACTIONER-PRESCRIPTIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to include a nurse practitioner in the definition of "practitioner". Authorizes a nurse practitioner to issue prescriptions for Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances under the supervision of a licensed physician. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status