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Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Allows a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders if: (1) the child is under 3 years of age; and (2) the speech-language pathologist is trained in autism diagnostic evaluation methods as part of the curriculum of an approved program, through worksite training, or through continuing education. Provides that if a…
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Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Allows a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders if: (1) the child is under 3 years of age; and (2) the speech-language pathologist is trained in autism diagnostic evaluation methods as part of the curriculum of an approved program, through worksite training, or through continuing education. Provides that if a diagnosis requires a plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language pathologist must refer the patient to the appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code, and provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning autism spectrum disorders. Effective July 1, 2027.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote · House Health Care Licenses
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 107-000-000
HouseHouse Concurs
HousePassed Both Houses
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date January 1, 2028
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0561
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8 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
