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Yes: 271 • No: 51
IllinoisHB1365104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR LICENSURE
Sponsored By: Bob Morgan (Democratic)
Became Law
health care licensesassignmentslicensed activities
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Bill Overview
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10 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Fast-track restoration for clinical licenses
Licensed clinical social workers and licensed clinical professional counselors with a license expired or inactive five years or less can use a one-time faster path. If you had no disciplinary actions, the Department waives proof of fitness, out-of-state practice certification, and renewal fees for restoration.
Start supervised work while license pending
Applicants for clinical psychology or social work can work under supervision while a license is pending. You must let the Department share your application status and show proof it received your application (for example, the application screen). This temporary OK ends if the Department finds you ineligible, finds misconduct, or issues your license.
Restore expired or inactive licenses
You can apply to restore an expired or inactive social work or counselor license by filing an application, providing proof of fitness set by rule, and paying the fee. If you have active practice in another state, the Department may accept that. If you have not kept an active practice elsewhere, the Department may require a period of evaluated clinical or counseling work and may require you to pass an exam before restoring your license.
Who qualifies for social work licenses
Beginning January 1, 2024, a clinical social worker must have 3,000 supervised clinical hours after a master’s, or 2,000 hours after a doctorate, pass the exam, show good moral character, and pay fees. Effective January 1, 2022, a licensed social worker must have an approved graduate degree or an approved undergraduate degree plus three years of supervised experience. If a licensed social work supervisor is not available, other appropriate disciplines may supervise as set by rule.
Fair testing and language accommodations
Licensing exams must follow federal disability laws (Section 504 and the ADA). If an exam is not offered in your primary language, the Department must provide reasonable accommodations. This makes testing more accessible for non‑English speakers and people with disabilities.
Military restoration without renewal fees
If your license expired while you were on active duty, State Militia service or training, or certain federal training before induction, you can restore it without paying renewal fees. You must apply within two years after your service ended honorably and provide proof.
No bias in social work and counseling
Licenses cannot be denied because of race, religion, creed, national origin, politics, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability. For counselor licensing, denial is also barred based on real or perceived immigration status. These rules protect applicants in licensing decisions.
Your license shows your degree
The Department prints your academic degree on your license. Employers and clients can see your credential on the license itself.
Counselor license renewal and education
The Department sets counselor license renewal dates by rule. To renew, you must finish required continuing education and pay the renewal fee. You can renew in the 60 days before your license expires by showing your education and paying the fee.
Pause your license with inactive status
Social workers and professional counselors can place a license on inactive status by notifying the Department in writing. While inactive, you do not pay renewal fees, but you cannot practice in Illinois. To restore the license, you must pay the renewal fee and follow the Department’s steps. Practicing while lapsed or inactive can lead to discipline.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 85 • No: 28
House vote • 5/29/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 5
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 39 • No: 16
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities;
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Do Pass Licensed Activities;
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0178
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 085-028-000
5/30/2025HouseChair Rules placed on Standard debate.
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-005-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/21/2025HouseArrived in House
5/21/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 039-016-000
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison
5/8/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/8/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
5/8/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
5/6/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/2/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5/2/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 005-002-000
5/1/2025SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
4/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1