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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Removes changes concerning the number of members of the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board. Provides that a person licensed in another jurisdiction is authorized to render marriage and family therapy services in this State for up to 10 calendar days per year, consecutively or in aggregate, if the individual is licensed in good standing to practice marriage and family therapy independently (instead of independently and at the doctoral level) in another state, province, or territory. Provides that individuals, corporations, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations may employ practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates seeking to fulfill the professional experience requirements needed to qualify for a license as a marriage and family therapist to assist in the rendering of marriage and family therapy services if the practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates function under the direct supervision, order, control, and full professional responsibility of a licensed marriage and family therapist at the corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill extends the repeal date for several professional licensing acts, including those for clinical psychologists, optometrists, marriage and family therapists, boxing and full-contact martial arts, massage therapy, medical practice, and certified professional midwives, from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. It also makes various amendments to these and other professional licensing acts, such as the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act, the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985, the Electrologist Licensing Act, the Professional Service Corporation Act, and the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. These changes include modifications to provisions regarding written collaborative agreements, temporary authorization for out-of-state licensees, disciplinary actions, exemptions and restrictions, licensure requirements, grounds for discipline, physician delegation of authority, permitted activities, and the definition of "related professional services." Additionally, the bill repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026 (on 03/26/2026)
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