PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE House SponsorsRep. Jay Hoffman-Randy E. Frese-Terri Bryant-Dave Severin, LaToya Greenwood, Michael Halpin, Monica Bristow, Jerry Costello, II, Luis Arroyo, Michael J. Zalewski, Tony McCombie and Katie Stuart 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 60/54.5225 ILCS 95/1from Ch. 111, par. 4601225 ILCS 95/4from Ch. 111, par. 4604225 ILCS 95/5.5225 ILCS 95/6from Ch. 111, par. 4606225 ILCS 95/6.1 new225 ILCS 95/7from Ch. 111, par. 4607225 ILCS 95/7.5225 ILCS 95/7.7225 ILCS 95/11from Ch. 111, par. 4611 Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches may collaborate with a physician assistant (rather than may delegate care and treatment responsibilities to a physician assistant). Provides that a collaborative agreement shall be for services in the same area of practice or specialty as the collaborating physician in his or her medical practice. Deletes language providing that a physician may enter into collaborative agreements with no more than 7 full-time physician assistants. Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant in a health professional shortage area with a score greater than or equal to 12 shall own his or her own medical practice. Provides that medical and surgical services provided by a physician assistant include: obtaining and performing comprehensive health histories and physical examinations; evaluating, diagnosing, and providing medical treatment; ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures; educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention; providing consultation upon request; and writing medical orders. Provides other provisions regarding scope of practice. Deletes language requiring: a written collaborative agreement for all physician assistants to practice in the State; a written collaborative agreement to describe the working relationship of the physician assistant with the collaborating physician and the categories of care, treatment, or procedures to be provided by the physician assistant; and the collaborating physician to file with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation notice when employing, discharging, or collaborating with a physician assistant. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2020. 2/15/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman 2/15/2019HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/20/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood 2/21/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin 2/21/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow 2/21/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese 2/21/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant 2/26/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 2/26/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 2/27/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin 2/28/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 3/1/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie 3/5/2019HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee 3/7/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die