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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the PRIOR Act. Defines terms. Provides that a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment shall be completed and presented to the General Assembly before legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualification for an occupational regulation can be voted on by a committee or the General Assembly. Provides that, on or before the first day of the General Assembly's legislative session, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Chair of each relevant committee shall assign to the relevant committee or legislative staff the responsibility to analyze legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualifications for an occupational regulation and the accompanying Pre-Regulatory Impact Application submitted by proponents of the legislation. Provides that the designated staff are responsible for (i) reviewing legislation that requires a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment to ensure the least restrictive regulation is being proposed and (ii) preparing a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment that shall be considered with the legislation by the General Assembly. Provides that a proponent of a piece of legislation shall submit a Pre-Regulation Impact Application to the designated staff. Sets forth requirements for an application. Sets forth actions that designated staff may take. Sets forth a temporary moratorium on the creation of new occupational regulations. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the PRIOR Act, which establishes a comprehensive review process for new occupational regulations in Illinois. The legislation requires that before any new occupational license can be created, or before expanding the scope of an existing license, proponents must submit a detailed Pre-Regulatory Impact Application to designated legislative staff. This application must include extensive information about the proposed regulation, such as evidence of potential harm, financial impacts, equity concerns, and existing consumer protections. The legislative staff will then conduct a thorough assessment to determine if the proposed regulation is the least restrictive method necessary to protect public health and safety. The bill introduces a graduated approach to regulation, starting with market-based solutions like consumer reviews and private certification, and only moving to formal licensing as a last resort. Additionally, the bill establishes a temporary moratorium on creating new occupational regulations from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, with exceptions for demonstrating significant harm. The underlying policy goal is to reduce unnecessary barriers to employment while ensuring genuine public protection, recognizing that occupational licensing can impose significant burdens on individuals seeking to enter various professions.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham (on 03/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2402&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2402.htm |
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