Illinois Senate Bill 239

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-22 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act. Removes a provision which provides that, in ambulatory surgical treatment centers, anesthesia service shall be under the direction of a physician who has had specialized preparation or experience in the area or who has completed a residency in anesthesiology. Specifies that with respect to anesthesia service in an ambulatory surgical treatment center, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall seek consultation regarding development of an anesthesia plan and treatment of patients as is appropriate to the certified registered nurse anesthetist's level of expertise and scope of practice and as is warranted by the needs of the patient. Removes a requirement that an anesthesiologist participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain physically present and be available on the premises. Provides that a certified registered nurse anesthetist with clinical privileges may perform acts of advanced assessment and diagnosis and may provide such functions for which the certified registered nurse anesthetist is educationally and experientially prepared. Makes conforming changes to the Hospital Licensing Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a written collaborative agreement shall be adequate with respect to collaboration with certified registered nurse anesthetists if all of the following apply: (1) the agreement is written to promote exercise of professional judgment by the certified registered nurse anesthetist commensurate with his or her education and experience; (2) the certified registered nurse anesthetist provides service based on a written collaborative agreement with the collaborating physician; and (3) methods of communication are available with the collaborating physician in person or through telecommunications for consultation, collaboration, and referral as needed to address patient care needs. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an Illinois-licensed advanced practice registered nurse certified as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be deemed by law to possess the ability to practice without a written collaborative agreement. Sets forth requirements of a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Effective immediately.

ASTC-ANESTHESIA SERVICES

Sen. Lakesia Collins [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-22	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2025-01-22	Senate	First Reading
2025-01-22	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
210	5	6.5	Amended Code	Citation Text
210	85	10.7	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	100	20.5	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	25	8.1	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	60	54.5	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	65	15-15	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	65	15-25	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	65	65-35	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	65	65-45	Amended Code	Citation Text
225	65	65-70	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=239&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0239.htm