SB0271
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What this bill does
Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of continuing education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.
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Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
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law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 118 days ago · SLOW
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Javier L. Cervantes
Moderate Influence (#15)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Javier L. Cervantes advance 6% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
12 witness slips filed
11 proponents / 0 opponents
11 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
12 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina O'Malley | Compass Health Center | Physician's assistants | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Jayson Coble | IAPA | IAPA | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Kylie Ohnesorge | Hospital | Self | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Maria O'Connor | Bayer | IAPA | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Meredith Cirrincione | Advanced allergy and asthma associates | Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Nicholas Bila | Advocate Health | Self | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Sara McFarlane | self | self | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Stephen Solum | Healthcare | NA | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Susan Fox | None | IAPA | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Trisha Irene Richards | Primary Care of Highland | NA | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Zack Ladson | IAPA | Zack Ladson | Proponent | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
| Shauna Speiden | Breakthru Beverage Illinois | Jake musashe | No Position On Merits | Licensed Activities | 2025-05-14 |
Action History
35 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-01-27 — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned toLicensed Activities. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-24
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Javier L. Cervantes Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-01-24
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-24
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-01-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-01-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toLicensed Activities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Other
Sponsor RemovedSen. Sue Rezin
Uncategorized action.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Patrick J. Joyce Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-11
Other
Sponsor RemovedSen. Lakesia Collins
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-12
Other
Sponsor RemovedSen. Patrick J. Joyce
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Javier L. Cervantes
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toLicensed Activities
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-04
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-06-02
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
2025-06-02
Amendment Actions
Mild −
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
2026-01-27
Committee Assignment
Re-assigned toLicensed Activities Senate Rule 3-8(d); House Rule 18(f)
Bill moved from one substantive committee to another. Can indicate strategic maneuvering or jurisdictional correction.
2026-01-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned toLicensed Activities
[Amendment] Bill moved from one substantive committee to another. Can indicate strategic maneuvering or jurisdictional correction.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-24 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Javier L. Cervantes Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-24 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-24 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-29 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Assigned toLicensed Activities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Sponsor RemovedSen. Sue Rezin | Other | — |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Patrick J. Joyce Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | Sponsor RemovedSen. Lakesia Collins | Other | — |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Sponsor RemovedSen. Patrick J. Joyce | Other | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Javier L. Cervantes | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toLicensed Activities | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2026-01-27 | Senate | Re-assigned toLicensed Activities Senate Rule 3-8(d); House Rule 18(f) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned toLicensed Activities | Amendment Actions | — |