Bill Text: IL SB3409 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds a provision that allows dentists with the appropriate training to administer vaccinations to patients 10 years of age and older pursuant to a valid prescription or standing order of a physician. Provides that vaccinations may only be administered for influenza, hepatitis B, HPV, and shingles. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 39-10)

Status: (Passed) 2014-06-23 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0665 [SB3409 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SB3409-Engrossed.html

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SB3409 Engrossed LRB098 19487 ZMM 54659 b
AN ACT concerning regulation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Dental Practice Act is amended by
adding Section 54.3 as follows:
(225 ILCS 25/54.3 new)
Sec. 54.3. Vaccinations; immunizations. Notwithstanding
Section 54.2 of this Act, a dentist enrolled in a medical
network or enrolled as a Medicare or Medicaid provider may
administer vaccinations to patients enrolled in the same
medical network or enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid upon
completion of appropriate training on how to address
contraindications and adverse reactions. Vaccinations shall be
limited to patients 18 years of age and older pursuant to a
valid prescription or standing order by a physician. In
addition, vaccinations shall be limited to influenza
(inactivated influenza vaccine) with notification to the
patient's physician and with appropriate reporting and record
retention.