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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 introduced bill with the following changes. Establishes further exemptions to the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Sets forth provisions authorizing a person licensed in another jurisdiction to render marriage and family therapy services in the State. Provides that individuals, corporations, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations may employ interns 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 interns 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. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit a corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association from contracting with a licensed health care professional to provide marriage and family therapy services. In provisions concerning causes of action arising under the Massage Therapy Practice Act, removes a provision creating a right of action for the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation, any licensed massage therapist, and any interested party against any massage business operating without being registered as a massage business. Amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the unlicensed practice of midwifery. Makes other changes. 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 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 (on 03/11/2026)
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