SB0186Introduced in the Senate
TEMPORARY MILITARY LICENSURE
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
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. Provides for a temporary permit, which is a 3-year, non-renewable authorization to practice in this State, for active duty military members, military spouses, and veterans. Provides eligibility and application requirements for a temporary permit. Provides that temporary permits are valid for 3 years from the date of issuance and shall not be renewed. Provides that a temporary permitholder may practice within the scope of the permitholder's out-of-state license if the permitholder complies with all State laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice applicable to the permitholder's profession. Provides that a temporary permit shall not be issued for a profession requiring emergency or public safety certifications unless the issuance of the temporary permit is authorized by the licensing board of the profession. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions; permanent licensure; and rulemaking. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
March 11, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
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