SB2496Introduced in the Senate
PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET
Introduced by Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative intent; definitions; physical therapy services; dry needling; licensure requirements; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; duties and functions of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board; qualifications for licensure; license applications; examinations; restoration of expired licenses; inactive licenses; fees and returned checks; disciplinary actions; violations; investigations and hearings; confidentiality; and temporary suspension of a license. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record. Makes other changes. Provides that the provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0154
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
111
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
114 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 |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025; Some Provisions
Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0154
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