HB4762Introduced in the House
REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
Introduced by Theresa Mah, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; oaths, subpoenas, and penalties; applicants with criminal convictions; qualification for licensure or registration; health care worker licensure actions; automatic suspension of a health care worker's license; the publication of disciplinary actions; and records of Department actions. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. In provisions concerning required licensure, provides that an application shall not be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. In provisions concerning licensure records, provides that licensure records designated confidential and considered sealed (rather than expunged) for reporting purposes by the licensee are not reportable under the Act. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. In provisions concerning loss and restoration of rights, provides that no application for specific licenses granted under the authority of the State shall be denied to (rather than denied by reason of) an eligible offender who has obtained a certificate of relief from disabilities, having been previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses (rather than or by reason of a finding of lack of "good moral character"), when the finding is solely based upon the fact that the applicant has previously been convicted of one or more criminal offenses, except for certain circumstances. Repeals provisions concerning the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's annual report to the General Assembly. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0558
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 27, 2026
74
Yes
35
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 009-005-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 072-037-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 040-016-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Theresa Mah
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-005-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-035-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 10, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0558
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