Bill > SB3617

This bill proposes changes to the Mental Health-Various act in Illinois. The key provisions are: 1) Individuals with 5 (instead of 10) consecutive years of experience must submit certified verification of licensure from the jurisdiction in which they practiced and comply with all other licensing requirements. An individual applying for licensure as a clinical professional counselor who has been licensed at the independent level in another U.S. jurisdiction for 5 (instead of 10) consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of completion of the education, supervised employment, or experience requirements. 2) Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process is not completed within 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication. The bill aims to streamline the licensing process for mental health professionals with significant experience, while maintaining other standard licensing requirements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3617&GAID=16&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=110&GA=102