Illinois · House Bill 2473 · 103rd General Assembly

VET MED/SURGERY ACT-VARIOUS

HB 2473 Sponsored by Lance Yednock Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 15, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 15, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 23, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate Nov 8, 2023
  5. To the governor Dec 8, 2023
  6. Became law Dec 8, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Adds provisions concerning an email address of record and for electronic delivery of certain notices to an email address of records. Provides for instances in which telehealth may be used. Provides that a…

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Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Adds provisions concerning an email address of record and for electronic delivery of certain notices to an email address of records. Provides for instances in which telehealth may be used. Provides that a veterinarian shall not substitute telehealth, teleadvice, telemedicine, or teletriage when a physical examination is warranted or necessary for an accurate diagnosis of any medical condition or creation of an appropriate treatment plan. Makes changes to provisions concerning: application for licensure; reports; procedures for refusal to license or issue certificate; and hearing officers, reports, and review. Removes provisions concerning: refusing to issue or renew, or revoking, suspending, placing on probation, reprimanding, or taking other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action for a conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside this State, of any violation of any law governing the practice of veterinary medicine; and certifying exhibits without cost. Repeals a provision requiring the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to maintain a roster. Makes corresponding and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.

Every action

117 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
  6. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 028-000-000 · House Labor & Commerce
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  11. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  12. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  13. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  14. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  15. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  16. SenateArrive in Senate
  17. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  18. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  19. SenateFirst Reading
  20. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  21. CommitteeAssigned to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  22. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt
  23. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
  24. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  25. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
  26. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  27. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  28. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  29. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  30. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  31. CommitteeDo Pass Licensed Activities; 006-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  32. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023
  33. SenateSecond Reading
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 9, 2023
  35. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  36. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  37. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  38. CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  39. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  40. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 7, 2023
  41. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  42. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  43. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Sue Rezin
  44. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  45. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  46. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  47. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  48. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  49. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  50. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  51. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  52. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  53. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  54. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Rezin
  55. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  56. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
  57. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-007-000
  58. HouseArrived in House
  59. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 3
  60. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  61. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  62. HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lance Yednock
  63. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lance Yednock
  64. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lance Yednock
  65. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lance Yednock
  66. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  67. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  68. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  69. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  70. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  71. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  72. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 019-001-001 · House Public Utilities
  73. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 019-001-001 · House Public Utilities
  74. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 019-001-001 · House Public Utilities
  75. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  76. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
  77. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  78. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  79. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  80. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 098-008-000
  81. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 098-008-000
  82. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 098-008-000
  83. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  84. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  85. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  86. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  87. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  88. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  89. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  90. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  91. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
  92. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  93. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  94. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  95. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  96. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  97. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  98. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  99. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  100. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  101. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  102. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  103. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  104. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  105. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  106. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  107. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  108. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  109. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  1. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  3. HousePassed Both Houses
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date June 1, 2024
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0569

Roll calls

12 recorded votes: 5 on the floor, 7 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 108–0
Mar 23, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 1

Absent · 1

Excused · 7

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 44–7
Nov 8, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 44 No 7 Not voting 8
Democrats: 26 yes, 7 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 44

No · 7

Not voting · 8

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 98–8
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 98 No 8 Not voting 12
Democrats: 61 yes, 8 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 98

No · 8

Not voting · 1

Excused · 11

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 98–8
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 98 No 8 Not voting 12
Democrats: 61 yes, 8 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 98

No · 8

Not voting · 1

Excused · 11

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 98–8
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 98 No 8 Not voting 12
Democrats: 61 yes, 8 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 98

No · 8

Not voting · 1

Excused · 11

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Labor & Commerce Labor & Commerce - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 28

 Passed 28–0
Apr 26, 2023 Senate Licensed Activities Licensed Activities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 6

Not voting · 3

 6–0
Apr 26, 2023 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Licensed Activities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 6

Not voting · 3

 6–0
Apr 26, 2023 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Licensed Activities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 6

Not voting · 3

 6–0
Nov 9, 2023 House Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Public Utilities - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 19

No · 1

Not voting · 6

 Passed 19–1
Nov 9, 2023 House Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Public Utilities - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 19

No · 1

Not voting · 6

 Passed 19–1
Nov 9, 2023 House Public Utilities Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Public Utilities - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 19

No · 1

Not voting · 6

 Passed 19–1

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 45 cosponsors: 27 Republicans, 18 Democrats.

All 45 cosponsors

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