SB1325 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB1325

Introduced 1/28/2025, by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

225 ILCS 25/8.2 new

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Creates the Anesthesia Review Panel. Provides that the Panel shall consist of 6 members and that members of the Panel shall be licensed dentists in the State of Illinois whose licenses are active and in good standing. Provides that the Panel shall meet on a regular basis or as needed to consider and recommend applications for permits to administer sedation or anesthesia in a timely manner and that members of the Panel shall be reimbursed for all legitimate, necessary, and authorized expenses incurred for attending meetings. Requires that the Panel recommend to the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation when an onsite inspection of a permit holder or applicant may be necessary and conduct an inspection with a Board of Dentistry member present. Requires that the Panel evaluate results of onsite inspections and make recommendations to the Board and the Director as to the eligibility of applicants. Requires that the Panel advise the Board and the Director regarding anesthesiology-related matters that include mortality and morbidity statistics. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

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 8.2 as follows:

(225 ILCS 25/8.2 new)

Sec. 8.2. Anesthesia Review Panel.

(a) The Anesthesia Review Panel is created in order to ensure that anesthesia permits are received and processed in a timely manner. The Panel shall consist of 6 members, who shall be appointed by the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation. The members shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Each member shall be a licensed dentist in the State of Illinois whose license is active and in good standing.

(2) Three members shall hold an active Permit A to administer moderate sedation and consist of the following:

(A) a member of an organization for pediatric dentists in the State;

(B) a member of an organization for periodontists in the State; and

(C) a general dentist.

(3) Three members shall hold an active Permit B to administer deep sedation and general anesthesia and shall consist of the following:

(A) a member who is licensed as a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery;

(B) a dentist who is a dental anesthesiologist; and

(C) a general dentist.

After all the members are appointed, they shall elect a chairperson from among the membership.

(b) The Panel shall meet on a regular basis or as needed to consider and recommend applications for permits to administer sedation or anesthesia in a timely manner.

(c) Panel members shall be reimbursed for all legitimate, necessary, and authorized expenses incurred for attending meetings.

(d) The Panel shall recommend to the Director when an onsite inspection of a permit holder or applicant may be necessary and conduct an inspection with a Board member present.

(e) The Panel shall evaluate the results of onsite inspections and make recommendations to the Board and the Director as to the eligibility of applicants for a permit to administer sedation or anesthesia.

(f) The Panel shall advise the Board and the Director regarding anesthesiology-related matters that include mortality and morbidity statistics.

(g) Each member shall serve a 4-year term and may be reappointed once.

(h) If a vacancy occurs in the Panel membership, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.