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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Makes changes to the definition of "roofing work" or "professional roofing services". In provisions concerning contracts for professional roofing services, provides that, in awarding a contract for professional roofing services, if the property owner is the State or any municipality, county, incorporated area, or school district, the property owner shall conduct a bona fide procurement process in accordance with applicable law in which the awarded vendor holds the applicable verified active licenses and a qualifying party credential issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (rather than a bona fide bidding process in which all of the bids are submitted by roofing contractors holding verified active licenses issued by the Department). Corrects typographical errors. Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record; the inclusion of the applicant's Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number on an application; and placing a license on inactive status. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions; restrictions and limitations; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists; applications for original license; examinations; qualifications for licensure; endorsement; expiration and renewal of license; returned checks and fines; disciplinary actions; injunctive actions; investigations; findings and recommendations by the Board; rehearings; appointments of hearing officers; surrender of license; violations; and confidentiality. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act and the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. For the roofing industry, the bill modifies the definition of "roofing work" and "professional roofing services" to more comprehensively define the scope of roofing activities. It introduces new requirements for roofing contractors, including more detailed contract provisions, such as specifying the scope of services, contact information, and insurance details. The bill also changes the procurement process for public entities, requiring them to conduct a bona fide procurement process with licensed roofing contractors. For professional geologists, the bill adds provisions about address and email address of record, including Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number on license applications, and creates a process for placing a license on inactive status. The bill extends the sunset date for both the Roofing Industry Licensing Act and the Professional Geologist Licensing Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031, effectively continuing the regulation of these professions for an additional five years. The bill also includes various technical corrections and clarifications to existing licensing procedures, disciplinary actions, and professional standards for both roofing contractors and professional geologists.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Marcus Evans (D)*,
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*,
Harry Benton (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0427 (on 08/15/2025)
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