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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Adds a provision requiring that applicants for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall submit their fingerprints for the purpose of criminal history records background checks. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may adopt rules necessary to implement the amendatory provisions. Provides that the State of Illinois ratifies and approves the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Provides that the purpose of the Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services, and states that the Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. In the Compact, contains provisions concerning definitions, state participation in the Compact, active duty military personnel and their spouses, adverse actions, establishment of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, a data system, rulemaking, oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement, date of implementation, withdrawal, construction, and severability.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to streamline physical therapy practice across multiple states. The bill requires physical therapist and physical therapist assistant applicants to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks and creates a mechanism for licensed physical therapists to practice in multiple member states more easily. The Compact aims to improve public access to physical therapy services while maintaining each state's regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. Key provisions include establishing a data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, creating a Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee implementation, and setting standards for interstate practice. The Compact will become effective once ten states have enacted it and will allow physical therapists to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, provided they meet specific requirements such as holding an unencumbered license, having no recent adverse actions, and paying applicable fees. The bill also includes detailed provisions for dispute resolution, enforcement, rulemaking, and the potential withdrawal of member states, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible framework for interstate physical therapy practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik (on 08/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3420&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3420.htm |
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