104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1365 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356225 ILCS 15/10.5 new225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A225 ILCS 20/9B new225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20225 ILCS 55/43 new225 ILCS 56/60225 ILCS 56/63 new225 ILCS 107/47 new225 ILCS 107/50 Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available. LRB104 03329 AAS 13351 b A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1365 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356225 ILCS 15/10.5 new225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A225 ILCS 20/9B new225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20225 ILCS 55/43 new225 ILCS 56/60225 ILCS 56/63 new225 ILCS 107/47 new225 ILCS 107/50 225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356 225 ILCS 15/10.5 new 225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359 225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A 225 ILCS 20/9B new 225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361 225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20 225 ILCS 55/43 new 225 ILCS 56/60 225 ILCS 56/63 new 225 ILCS 107/47 new 225 ILCS 107/50 Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available. LRB104 03329 AAS 13351 b LRB104 03329 AAS 13351 b A BILL FOR
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1365 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356225 ILCS 15/10.5 new225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A225 ILCS 20/9B new225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20225 ILCS 55/43 new225 ILCS 56/60225 ILCS 56/63 new225 ILCS 107/47 new225 ILCS 107/50 225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356 225 ILCS 15/10.5 new 225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359 225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A 225 ILCS 20/9B new 225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361 225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20 225 ILCS 55/43 new 225 ILCS 56/60 225 ILCS 56/63 new 225 ILCS 107/47 new 225 ILCS 107/50
225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356
225 ILCS 15/10.5 new
225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359
225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A
225 ILCS 20/9B new
225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361
225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20
225 ILCS 55/43 new
225 ILCS 56/60
225 ILCS 56/63 new
225 ILCS 107/47 new
225 ILCS 107/50
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available.
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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 5. The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act is
5 amended by changing Section 6 and by adding Section 10.5 as
6 follows:
7 (225 ILCS 15/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 5356)
8 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
9 Sec. 6. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
10 Department shall:
11 (1) Authorize examinations to ascertain the
12 qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure as
13 clinical psychologists and pass upon the qualifications of
14 applicants for reciprocal licensure. All examinations,
15 either conducted or authorized, must allow reasonable
16 accommodations for an applicant whose primary language is
17 not English if an examination in the applicant's primary
18 language is not available. All examinations either
19 conducted or authorized must comply with all
20 communication, access, and reasonable modification
21 requirements in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation
22 Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
23 Disabilities Act of 1990.
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1365 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356225 ILCS 15/10.5 new225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A225 ILCS 20/9B new225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20225 ILCS 55/43 new225 ILCS 56/60225 ILCS 56/63 new225 ILCS 107/47 new225 ILCS 107/50 225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356 225 ILCS 15/10.5 new 225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359 225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A 225 ILCS 20/9B new 225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361 225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20 225 ILCS 55/43 new 225 ILCS 56/60 225 ILCS 56/63 new 225 ILCS 107/47 new 225 ILCS 107/50
225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356
225 ILCS 15/10.5 new
225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359
225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A
225 ILCS 20/9B new
225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361
225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20
225 ILCS 55/43 new
225 ILCS 56/60
225 ILCS 56/63 new
225 ILCS 107/47 new
225 ILCS 107/50
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available.
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225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356
225 ILCS 15/10.5 new
225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359
225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A
225 ILCS 20/9B new
225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361
225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20
225 ILCS 55/43 new
225 ILCS 56/60
225 ILCS 56/63 new
225 ILCS 107/47 new
225 ILCS 107/50
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1 (2) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue
2 or renew or to revoke licenses or suspend, place on
3 probation, or reprimand persons licensed under the
4 provisions of this Act, and to refuse to issue or to
5 suspend or to revoke or to refuse to renew licenses or to
6 place on probation or reprimand such persons licensed
7 under the provisions of this Act.
8 (3) Adopt rules and regulations required for the
9 administration of this Act.
10 (4) Prescribe forms to be issued for the
11 administration and enforcement of this Act.
12 (5) Conduct investigations related to possible
13 violations of this Act.
14 (Source: P.A. 99-572, eff. 7-15-16.)
15 (225 ILCS 15/10.5 new)
16 Sec. 10.5. Practice pending licensure.
17 (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
18 authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
19 issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
20 Department to release information regarding the application's
21 status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
22 application has been received, which may be proven by the
23 applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
24 Department's license application screen that shows that the
25 application is pending.
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1 (b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
2 shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
3 Department that, based upon review of the application and
4 supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
5 requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
6 Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
7 actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
8 this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
9 Section 10. The Clinical Social Work and Social Work
10 Practice Act is amended by changing Sections 9, 9A, and 11 and
11 by adding Section 9B as follows:
12 (225 ILCS 20/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 6359)
13 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
14 Sec. 9. Qualifications for clinical social worker license.
15 A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a clinical social
16 worker if that person:
17 (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
18 (2) has not is of good moral character. In determining
19 good moral character, the Department may take into
20 consideration whether the applicant was engaged in conduct
21 or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline
22 under this Act;
23 (3)(a) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
24 Department that subsequent to securing a master's degree
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1 in social work from an approved program the applicant has
2 successfully completed at least 3,000 hours of
3 satisfactory, supervised clinical professional
4 experience; or
5 (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department
6 that such applicant has received a doctor's degree in
7 social work from an approved program and has completed at
8 least 2,000 hours of satisfactory, supervised clinical
9 professional experience subsequent to the degree;
10 (4) has passed the examination for the practice of
11 clinical social work as authorized by the Department or
12 has completed the examination alternative set forth in
13 Section 8.2; and
14 (5) has paid the required fees.
15 (Source: P.A. 103-433, eff. 1-1-24.)
16 (225 ILCS 20/9A) (from Ch. 111, par. 6359A)
17 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
18 Sec. 9A. Qualifications for license as licensed social
19 worker. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a
20 licensed social worker if that person:
21 (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
22 (2) has not engaged in conduct or actions that would
23 constitute grounds for discipline under this Act is of
24 good moral character, as defined in subsection (2) of
25 Section 9;
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1 (3)(a) has a degree from a graduate program of social
2 work approved by the Department; or
3 (b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate
4 program approved by the Department and has successfully
5 completed at least 3 years of supervised professional
6 experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as
7 established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed
8 social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is
9 available, then supervised professional experience may
10 include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as
11 defined by rule;
12 (4) (blank); and
13 (5) has paid the required fees.
14 (Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22.)
15 (225 ILCS 20/9B new)
16 Sec. 9B. Practice pending licensure.
17 (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
18 authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
19 issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
20 Department to release information regarding the application's
21 status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
22 application has been received, which may be proven by the
23 applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
24 Department's license application screen that shows that the
25 application is pending.
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1 (b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
2 shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
3 Department that, based upon review of the application and
4 supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
5 requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
6 Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
7 actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
8 this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
9 (225 ILCS 20/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 6361)
10 (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-1048)
11 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
12 Sec. 11. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
13 military service; inactive status.
14 (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
15 license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The
16 licensee may renew a license during the 60-day period
17 preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee and
18 by demonstrating compliance with any continuing education
19 requirements. The Department shall adopt rules establishing
20 minimum requirements of continuing education and means for
21 verification of the completion of the continuing education
22 requirements. The Department may, by rule, specify
23 circumstances under which the continuing education
24 requirements may be waived.
25 (a-5) A social worker who notifies the Department in
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1 writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may elect
2 to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
3 subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
4 payment of renewal fees until the social worker notifies the
5 Department in writing of his or her intent to restore the
6 license. A social worker requesting restoration from inactive
7 status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and
8 shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in
9 this Section.
10 A social worker whose license is on inactive status shall
11 not practice in the State of Illinois. A person who practices
12 social work while his or her license is lapsed or on inactive
13 status shall be considered to be practicing without a license,
14 which shall be grounds for discipline under this Act.
15 (b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
16 has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
17 submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
18 of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored,
19 including, if appropriate, evidence which is satisfactory to
20 the Department certifying the active practice of clinical
21 social work or social work in another jurisdiction and by
22 paying the required fee.
23 (b-5) If the person has not maintained an active practice
24 in another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the
25 Department, the Department shall determine the person's
26 fitness to resume active status. The Department may also
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1 require the person to complete a specific period of evaluated
2 clinical social work or social work experience and may require
3 successful completion of an examination for clinical social
4 workers.
5 (b-7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any
6 person whose license expired while on active duty with the
7 armed forces of the United States, while called into service
8 or training with the State Militia or in training or education
9 under the supervision of the United States government prior to
10 induction into the military service may have his or her
11 license restored without paying any renewal fees if, within 2
12 years after the honorable termination of that service,
13 training or education, except under conditions other than
14 honorable, the Department is furnished with satisfactory
15 evidence that the person has been so engaged and that the
16 service, training or education has been so terminated.
17 (c) A license to practice shall not be denied any
18 applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
19 national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
20 sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
21 (d) (Blank).
22 (e) (Blank).
23 (f) (Blank).
24 (g) The Department shall indicate on each license the
25 academic degree of the licensee.
26 (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
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1 following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
2 expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
3 (b) and (b-5) are suspended for any licensed clinical social
4 worker who has had no disciplinary action taken against his or
5 her license in this State or in any other jurisdiction during
6 the entire period of licensure: proof of fitness,
7 certification of active practice in another jurisdiction, and
8 the payment of a fee or renewal fee. An individual may not
9 restore his or her license in accordance with this subsection
10 more than once.
11 (Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22.)
12 (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-1048)
13 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
14 Sec. 11. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
15 military service; inactive status.
16 (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
17 license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The
18 licensee may renew a license during the 60-day period
19 preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee and
20 by demonstrating compliance with any continuing education
21 requirements. The Department shall adopt rules establishing
22 minimum requirements of continuing education and means for
23 verification of the completion of the continuing education
24 requirements. The Department may, by rule, specify
25 circumstances under which the continuing education
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1 requirements may be waived.
2 (a-5) A social worker who notifies the Department in
3 writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may elect
4 to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
5 subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
6 payment of renewal fees until the social worker notifies the
7 Department in writing of his or her intent to restore the
8 license. A social worker requesting restoration from inactive
9 status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and
10 shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in
11 this Section.
12 A social worker whose license is on inactive status shall
13 not practice in the State of Illinois. A person who practices
14 social work while his or her license is lapsed or on inactive
15 status shall be considered to be practicing without a license,
16 which shall be grounds for discipline under this Act.
17 (b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
18 has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
19 submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
20 of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored,
21 including, if appropriate, evidence which is satisfactory to
22 the Department certifying the active practice of clinical
23 social work or social work in another jurisdiction and by
24 paying the required fee.
25 (b-5) If the person has not maintained an active practice
26 in another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the
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1 Department, the Department shall determine the person's
2 fitness to resume active status. The Department may also
3 require the person to complete a specific period of evaluated
4 clinical social work or social work experience and may require
5 successful completion of an examination for clinical social
6 workers.
7 (b-7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any
8 person whose license expired while on active duty with the
9 armed forces of the United States, while called into service
10 or training with the State Militia or in training or education
11 under the supervision of the United States government prior to
12 induction into the military service may have the person's
13 license restored without paying any renewal fees if, within 2
14 years after the honorable termination of that service,
15 training or education, except under conditions other than
16 honorable, the Department is furnished with satisfactory
17 evidence that the person has been so engaged and that the
18 service, training or education has been so terminated.
19 (c) A license to practice shall not be denied any
20 applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
21 national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
22 sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
23 (d) (Blank).
24 (e) (Blank).
25 (f) (Blank).
26 (g) The Department shall indicate on each license the
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1 academic degree of the licensee.
2 (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
3 following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
4 expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
5 (b) and (b-5) are suspended for any licensed clinical social
6 worker who has had no disciplinary action taken against the
7 licensed clinical social worker's license in this State or in
8 any other jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure:
9 proof of fitness, certification of active practice in another
10 jurisdiction, and the payment of a fee or renewal fee. An
11 individual may not restore the individual's license in
12 accordance with this subsection more than once.
13 (Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
14 103-1048, eff. 1-1-25.)
15 Section 15. The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act
16 is amended by changing Section 20 and by adding Section 43 as
17 follows:
18 (225 ILCS 55/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20)
19 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
20 Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to
21 the provisions of this Act, the Department shall exercise the
22 following functions, powers, and duties:
23 (a) Conduct or authorize examinations to ascertain the
24 fitness and qualifications of applicants for licensure and
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1 issue licenses to those who are found to be fit and
2 qualified.
3 (b) Adopt rules required for the administration of
4 this Act, including, but not limited to, rules for a
5 method of examination of candidates and for determining
6 approved graduate programs. All examinations, either
7 conducted or authorized, must allow reasonable
8 accommodations for an applicant whose primary language is
9 not English if an examination in the applicant's primary
10 language is not available. All examinations either
11 conducted or authorized must comply with all
12 communication, access, and reasonable modification
13 requirements in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation
14 Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
15 Disabilities Act of 1990.
16 (b-5) Prescribe forms to be issued for the
17 administration and enforcement of this Act consistent with
18 and reflecting the requirements of this Act and rules
19 adopted pursuant to this Act.
20 (c) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue
21 or renew licenses or to revoke, suspend, place on
22 probation, or reprimand persons licensed under the
23 provisions of this Act.
24 (d) Conduct investigations related to possible
25 violations of this Act.
26 The Board may make recommendations on matters relating to
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1 continuing education, including the number of hours necessary
2 for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet the
3 requirements, and acceptable course content.
4 (Source: P.A. 100-372, eff. 8-25-17.)
5 (225 ILCS 55/43 new)
6 Sec. 43. Practice pending licensure.
7 (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
8 authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
9 issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
10 Department to release information regarding the application's
11 status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
12 application has been received, which may be proven by the
13 applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
14 Department's license application screen that shows that the
15 application is pending.
16 (b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
17 shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
18 Department that, based upon review of the application and
19 supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
20 requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
21 Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
22 actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
23 this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
24 Section 20. The Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act
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1 is amended by changing Section 60 and by adding Section 63 as
2 follows:
3 (225 ILCS 56/60)
4 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
5 Sec. 60. Qualifications for licensure.
6 (a) The Secretary shall issue a license to an applicant
7 for a professional music therapist license if the applicant
8 has completed and submitted an application form in the manner
9 as the Secretary prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees,
10 and evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that:
11 (1) the applicant has received a baccalaureate degree
12 or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, as defined
13 by the Department;
14 (2) the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
15 (3) the applicant is of good moral character. In
16 determining moral character under this paragraph, the
17 Department may take into consideration whether the
18 applicant has not engaged in conduct or activities which
19 would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act;
20 and
21 (4) the applicant provides proof of passing an exam
22 determined by the Department or provides proof that the
23 applicant holds a current music therapist credential as
24 determined by the Department.
25 (Source: P.A. 102-993, eff. 5-27-22.)
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1 (225 ILCS 56/63 new)
2 Sec. 63. Practice pending licensure.
3 (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
4 authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
5 issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
6 Department to release information regarding the application's
7 status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
8 application has been received, which may be proven by the
9 applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
10 Department's license application screen that shows that the
11 application is pending.
12 (b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
13 shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
14 Department that, based upon review of the application and
15 supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
16 requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
17 Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
18 actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
19 this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
20 Section 25. The Professional Counselor and Clinical
21 Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act is amended
22 by changing Section 50 and by adding Section 47 as follows:
23 (225 ILCS 107/47 new)
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1 Sec. 47. Practice pending licensure.
2 (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
3 authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
4 issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
5 Department to release information regarding the application's
6 status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
7 application has been received, which may be proven by the
8 applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
9 Department's license application screen that shows that the
10 application is pending.
11 (b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
12 shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
13 Department that, based upon review of the application and
14 supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
15 requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
16 Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
17 actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
18 this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
19 (225 ILCS 107/50)
20 (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-715)
21 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
22 Sec. 50. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
23 military service; inactive status.
24 (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
25 license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. As a
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1 condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall be
2 required to complete continuing education in accordance with
3 rules established by the Department and pay the current
4 renewal fee.
5 (a-5) A professional counselor who notifies the Department
6 in writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may
7 elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
8 subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
9 payment of renewal fees until the professional counselor
10 notifies the Department in writing of his or her intent to
11 restore the license. Any professional counselor requesting
12 restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the
13 renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license
14 as provided in this Section.
15 A professional counselor whose license is on inactive
16 status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A person
17 who practices professional counseling while his or her license
18 is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be
19 practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for
20 discipline under this Act.
21 (b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
22 has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
23 submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
24 of fitness acceptable to the Department, to have the license
25 restored, including, if appropriate, evidence which is
26 satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice
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1 of professional counseling or clinical professional counseling
2 in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
3 (c) If the person has not maintained an active practice in
4 another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the Department,
5 the Department shall determine, by rule, the person's fitness
6 to resume active status and shall establish procedures and
7 requirements for restoration.
8 (d) However, any person whose license expired while he or
9 she was (i) in federal service on active duty with the armed
10 forces of the United States or the State Militia or (ii) in
11 training or education under the supervision of the United
12 States government prior to induction into the military service
13 may have his or her license restored without paying any lapsed
14 renewal fees if, within 2 years after the honorable
15 termination of such service, training, or education, the
16 Department is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the
17 person has been so engaged and that such service, training, or
18 education has been so terminated.
19 (e) A license to practice shall not be denied any
20 applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
21 national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
22 sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
23 (f) (Blank).
24 (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
25 following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
26 expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
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1 (b), (c), and (f) are suspended for any licensed clinical
2 professional counselor who has had no disciplinary action
3 taken against his or her license in this State or in any other
4 jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure: proof of
5 fitness, certification of active practice in another
6 jurisdiction, and the payment of a renewal fee. An individual
7 may not restore his or her license in accordance with this
8 subsection more than once.
9 (Source: P.A. 102-878, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
10 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)
11 (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-715)
12 (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
13 Sec. 50. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
14 military service; inactive status.
15 (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
16 license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. As a
17 condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall be
18 required to complete continuing education in accordance with
19 rules established by the Department and pay the current
20 renewal fee.
21 (a-5) A professional counselor who notifies the Department
22 in writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may
23 elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
24 subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
25 payment of renewal fees until the professional counselor
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1 notifies the Department in writing of his or her intent to
2 restore the license. Any professional counselor requesting
3 restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the
4 renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license
5 as provided in this Section.
6 A professional counselor whose license is on inactive
7 status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A person
8 who practices professional counseling while his or her license
9 is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be
10 practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for
11 discipline under this Act.
12 (b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
13 has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
14 submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
15 of fitness acceptable to the Department, to have the license
16 restored, including, if appropriate, evidence which is
17 satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice
18 of professional counseling or clinical professional counseling
19 in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
20 (c) If the person has not maintained an active practice in
21 another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the Department,
22 the Department shall determine, by rule, the person's fitness
23 to resume active status and shall establish procedures and
24 requirements for restoration.
25 (d) However, any person whose license expired while he or
26 she was (i) in federal service on active duty with the armed
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1 forces of the United States or the State Militia or (ii) in
2 training or education under the supervision of the United
3 States government prior to induction into the military service
4 may have his or her license restored without paying any lapsed
5 renewal fees if, within 2 years after the honorable
6 termination of such service, training, or education, the
7 Department is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the
8 person has been so engaged and that such service, training, or
9 education has been so terminated.
10 (e) A license to practice shall not be denied any
11 applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
12 national origin, real or perceived immigration status,
13 political beliefs or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation,
14 or physical impairment.
15 (f) (Blank).
16 (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
17 following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
18 expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
19 (b), (c), and (f) are suspended for any licensed clinical
20 professional counselor who has had no disciplinary action
21 taken against his or her license in this State or in any other
22 jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure: proof of
23 fitness, certification of active practice in another
24 jurisdiction, and the payment of a renewal fee. An individual
25 may not restore his or her license in accordance with this
26 subsection more than once.
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1 (Source: P.A. 102-878, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
2 103-154, eff. 6-30-23; 103-715, eff. 1-1-25.)
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