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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 replacing references to "Director" with "Secretary" throughout the Act, updating definitions, and adding provisions about licensees' addresses and email addresses of record. The bill clarifies requirements for physical therapy services, including communication with healthcare professionals, and establishes more detailed rules for dry needling practices. It also updates provisions related to licensure, examinations, license restoration, disciplinary actions, and violations. The bill maintains the existing framework for licensing and regulating physical therapists while making administrative improvements and ensuring continued oversight of the profession. The changes aim to protect public health and safety by maintaining high standards for physical therapy practice in Illinois, with the extended sunset date allowing for continued regulation of the profession beyond the previous expiration date.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2496&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104