SB2153Introduced in the Senate
PHYSICAL THERAPY TELEHEALTH
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. In provisions concerning telehealth services, provides that physical therapists may use telehealth to perform an initial physical therapy evaluation if certain criteria are met. Removes language providing that initial physical therapy evaluations without a referral or established diagnosis may only be performed by a licensed physical therapist and cannot be performed via telehealth unless necessary to address a documented hardship. Provides that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may require a patient to undergo an in-person visit instead of providing telehealth services. Removes language providing that the use of telehealth as a primary means of delivering physical therapy must be an exception and documentation must support the clinical justification. Provides that a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant may engage in the practice of telehealth services in this State to the extent of the physical therapist's or the physical therapist assistant's scope of practice as established in the Act and consistent with the standards of care for in-person services. Provides that the provisions concerning telehealth services shall not be construed to authorize the delivery of physical therapy services in a setting or in a manner not otherwise authorized by law. Provides that a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant working under the general supervision of a physical therapist treating a patient located in the State through telehealth services must be licensed or authorized to practice physical therapy in the State. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Early Childhood, exempt physical therapists and physical therapist assistants providing physical therapy services as part of the Illinois Early Intervention Program, an individualized education program, or a federal Section 504 plan through a school system from the amendatory provisions by rule to address service delays. Provides that nothing in the amendatory provisions shall be construed to allow noncompliance with any requirements under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Early Intervention Services System Act, the Department of Early Childhood Act, or any other State or federal law or rules. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0411
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
56
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Castro
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3 - May 29, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0411
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