HB5135 EnrolledLRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 AN ACT concerning regulation.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 1. This Act may be referred to as the Melanoma
5 Education Law.
6 Section 5. The Acupuncture Practice Act is amended by
7 adding Section 41 as follows:
8 (225 ILCS 2/41 new)
9 Sec. 41. Abnormal skin growth education.
10 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
11 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
12 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
13 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
14 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
15 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
16 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
17 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
18 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
19 2026.
20 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
21 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
22 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
HB5135 Enrolled LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 2 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
2 practice of a licensed acupuncturist.
3 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
4 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
5 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
6 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
7 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
8 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
9 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
10 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
11 potential abnormal skin growths.
12 Section 10. The Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act is
13 amended by adding Section 9.5 as follows:
14 (225 ILCS 5/9.5 new)
15 Sec. 9.5. Abnormal skin growth education.
16 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
17 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
18 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
19 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
20 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
21 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
22 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
23 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
24 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
HB5135 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 3 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 2026.
2 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
3 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
4 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
5 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
6 practice of a licensed athletic trainer.
7 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
8 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
9 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
10 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
11 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
12 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
13 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
14 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
15 potential abnormal skin growths.
16 Section 15. The Massage Licensing Act is amended by adding
17 Section 68 as follows:
18 (225 ILCS 57/68 new)
19 Sec. 68. Abnormal skin growth education.
20 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
21 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
22 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
23 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
24 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
HB5135 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 4 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
2 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
3 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
4 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
5 2026.
6 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
7 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
8 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
9 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
10 practice of a licensed massage therapist.
11 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
12 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
13 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
14 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
15 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
16 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
17 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
18 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
19 potential abnormal skin growths.
20 Section 20. The Naprapathic Practice Act is amended by
21 adding Section 66 as follows:
22 (225 ILCS 63/66 new)
23 Sec. 66. Abnormal skin growth education.
24 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
HB5135 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 5 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
2 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
3 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
4 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
5 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
6 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
7 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
8 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
9 2026.
10 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
11 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
12 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
13 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
14 practice of a licensed naprapath.
15 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
16 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
17 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
18 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
19 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
20 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
21 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
22 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
23 potential abnormal skin growths.
24 Section 25. The Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair
25 Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 is amended by adding
HB5135 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 6 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 Section 1-7.10 as follows:
2 (225 ILCS 410/1-7.10 new)
3 Sec. 1-7.10. Abnormal skin growth education.
4 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
5 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
6 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
7 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
8 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
9 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
10 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
11 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
12 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
13 2026.
14 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
15 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
16 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
17 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
18 practice of a licensed barber, cosmetologist, esthetician,
19 hair braider, or nail technician.
20 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
21 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
22 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
23 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
24 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
25 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
HB5135 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 7 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
2 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
3 potential abnormal skin growths.
4 Section 35. The Electrologist Licensing Act is amended by
5 adding Section 34 as follows:
6 (225 ILCS 412/34 new)
7 Sec. 34. Abnormal skin growth education.
8 (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act,
9 the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a
10 course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth
11 education, including training on identifying melanoma:
12 (1) An applicant who submits an application for
13 original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
14 (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1,
15 2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for
16 renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1,
17 2026.
18 (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a
19 cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or
20 permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice
21 medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of
22 practice of a licensed electrologist.
23 (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an
24 individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding
HB5135 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled- 8 -LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b HB5135 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
HB5135 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b
1 an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this
2 Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of
3 the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer,
4 shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith
5 or failing to act on information obtained during the course of
6 practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning
7 potential abnormal skin growths.
HB5135 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b