IL HB5377 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Passed on July 27 2010 - 100% progression
Action: 2010-07-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1322
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Passed on July 27 2010 - 100% progression
Action: 2010-07-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1322
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that no person may practice veterinary medicine in the State except within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Changes the definition of "veterinarian-client-patient relationship" to include a licensed veterinarian who has access to the animal patient's records and has been designated by the veterinarian with the prior relationship with the animal patient to provide reasonable and appropriate medical care if he or she is unavailable. Adds exemptions from the Act for certain specified persons. Requires a veterinarian to maintain patient records, which shall include certain specified information, for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the last known contact with an animal patient. Increases the maximum civil penalty allowed for a violation of the Act from $5,000 to $10,000. Makes several changes to the definition of "practice of veterinary medicine". Makes changes to the definitions of "accredited program in veterinary technology", "certified veterinary technician", and "complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies". Defines "immediate supervision", "licensed veterinarian", "veterinary premises", "veterinary prescription drugs", and "veterinary specialist". Replaces all references in the Act to "Director" with "Secretary". Makes other changes. Also makes technical changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Title
VETERINARY MED PRACT ACT
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2010-04-29 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 53 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2010-03-18 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 114 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2010-03-18 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 114 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-27 | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1322 | |
| 2010-07-27 | Effective Date July 27, 2010 | |
| 2010-07-27 | Governor Approved | |
| 2010-05-28 | Sent to the Governor | |
| 2010-04-29 | Passed Both Houses | |
| 2010-04-29 | Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 | |
| 2010-04-27 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 28, 2010 | |
| 2010-04-27 | Second Reading | |
| 2010-04-21 | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 22, 2010 | |
| 2010-04-21 | Do Pass Executive; 012-000-000 | |
| 2010-04-15 | Assigned to Executive | |
| 2010-04-12 | Referred to Assignments | |
| 2010-04-12 | First Reading | |
| 2010-04-07 | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs | |
| 2010-03-18 | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 23, 2010 | |
| 2010-03-18 | Arrive in Senate | |
| 2010-03-18 | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 | |
| 2010-03-17 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-03-17 | Second Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-03-10 | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2010-03-10 | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 009-000-000 | |
| 2010-03-10 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote | |
| 2010-03-10 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Licenses Committee | |
| 2010-03-04 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis | |
| 2010-03-03 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black | |
| 2010-02-16 | Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee | |
| 2010-02-05 | Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2010-02-05 | First Reading | |
| 2010-02-04 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino |
