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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative intent; definitions; physical therapy services; dry needling; licensure requirements; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; duties and functions of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board; qualifications for licensure; license applications; examinations; restoration of expired licenses; inactive licenses; fees and returned checks; disciplinary actions; violations; investigations and hearings; confidentiality; and temporary suspension of a license. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record. Makes other changes. Provides that the provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act and the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal date of the Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. The bill makes numerous technical and substantive changes to the regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, including updating terminology (such as changing references from "Director" to "Secretary"), modifying definitions, and adding new provisions about licensees' addresses and email addresses of record. Key changes include clarifying rules around physical therapy services, dry needling procedures, licensure requirements, and disciplinary actions. The bill updates provisions related to investigations, hearings, and license suspensions, and adds requirements for communication between physical therapists and healthcare professionals. It also maintains the state's exclusive jurisdiction over physical therapy licensing, preventing local governments from creating their own regulations. The bill aims to ensure public safety by maintaining professional standards for physical therapists while providing more clarity and specificity in the existing law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3683&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3683eng.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3683ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3683.htm |
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