HB2459Introduced in the House
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Changes the definition of "CPA firm" to remove a reference to limited liability companies and to include professional limited liability companies. Changes references from "substantial equivalency" to "enhanced mobility". Changes provisions regarding substantial equivalency for an individual whose principal place of business is not in the State but who has a valid CPA license issued by another state to require that the licensure requirements of the issuing state must be equivalent to the criteria in the Act or, if the licensure requirements of the issuing state are not equivalent, to require that the individual must petition the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee for, and obtain from the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee, an equivalency determination (instead of requiring a verification of the criteria by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs, individuals who have received a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board and have had at least 2 years of experience as defined by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation rule. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs individuals who have received a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board, and at least one year of experience as defined by Department rule. Changes the organization that the Department may rely on for enhanced mobility determinations from the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy to the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee. Makes conforming and other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0228
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee; 012-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0228
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