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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Respiratory Care Practice Act, the Registered Surgical Assistant and Registered Surgical Technologist Title Protection Act, and the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that any Department of Financial and Professional Regulation process under statute or rule used to verify the criminal history of an applicant for licensure shall be used for all applicants for licensure, applicants for renewal of a license, or persons whose conviction of a crime or other behavior warrants review of a license. Provides that a finding of guilt by a judge or jury, a guilty plea, or plea of no contest to specified offenses entered after the effective date of the amendatory Act is a disqualifying offense, and the individual's license shall be automatically revoked when the Department is notified that the individual has been found guilty or has pled guilty or no contest. Provides that the individual may appeal the revocation to the Department only upon the reversal of the criminal conviction. Provides that crime victims have the right to file a complaint against the accused with the agency or department that licensed, certified, permitted, or registered the accused if the accused holds a license, certificate, permit, or registration to practice a profession. Effective 6 months after becoming law.
AI Summary
This bill aims to standardize and strengthen criminal background checks and disciplinary procedures for health care professionals across multiple practice acts in Illinois. It provides that any existing Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) process used to verify an applicant's criminal history shall now be applied consistently to all applicants for licensure, license renewal, and individuals whose criminal convictions warrant license review. Specifically, the bill mandates that a finding of guilt, guilty plea, or no contest plea for certain offenses listed in the Health Care Worker Background Check Act will result in automatic license revocation when the Department is notified. Importantly, the individual may only appeal the revocation upon the complete reversal of their criminal conviction. The bill also adds a provision to the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act allowing crime victims to file a complaint against an accused professional with the licensing agency if the accused holds a professional license. The legislative findings emphasize the need for uniform background check requirements and the importance of maintaining public trust in health care professions by promptly addressing criminal conduct. The bill will take effect six months after becoming law, allowing time for implementation across multiple professional licensing boards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1795&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1795.htm |
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