WORKERS COMP CHOICE PROVIDER Senate SponsorsSen. Jason A. Barickman 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 820 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 48, par. 138.8820 ILCS 305/8.1a rep.Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that employers have the right to select medical providers. Authorizes employers to establish a network of providers and require employees to select providers from the network. Eliminates the employee's ability to secure his or her own provider at the employer's expense. Repeals provisions concerning the establishment and operation of preferred provider programs. 2/18/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Jason A. Barickman 2/18/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/18/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 3/8/2016SenateAssigned to Judiciary 4/8/2016SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die