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IllinoisHB1806104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

THERAPY RESOURCES OVERSIGHT

Sponsored By: Bob Morgan (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Therapy must be licensed; AI use limited

Only licensed professionals may offer or advertise therapy in Illinois, including online and with AI tools. Therapists can use AI for admin or support, but they stay fully responsible for outputs and data. AI cannot make clinical decisions, talk to clients, plan treatment without review, or detect emotions. If a recorded or transcribed session uses AI, you get written notice and must give clear, revocable consent. Consent cannot be buried in terms of service.

Religious counseling and peer support exempt

Religious counseling, peer support, and public self-help materials are not treated as therapy. They must be open to the public and must not claim to be therapy or psychotherapy.

Stronger privacy for therapy records

Your therapy records and messages are confidential. They can be shared only as allowed by the state mental health confidentiality law.

Investigations and $10,000 fines for violators

The state Department investigates suspected breaks of this law. After a hearing, it can fine up to $10,000 per violation. Violators must pay within 60 days; orders are enforceable like court judgments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bob Morgan

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Celina Villanueva

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Ram Villivalam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert F. Martwick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Peters

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 313 • No: 0

House vote • 5/30/2025

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs

Yes: 112 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 5/29/2025

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/15/2025

Do Pass as Amended Executive;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 105 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date August 1, 2025

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/24/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    6/9/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/30/2025House

  7. House Concurs

    5/30/2025House

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-001

    5/30/2025House

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000

    5/29/2025House

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee

    5/28/2025House

  11. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

    5/27/2025Senate

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

    5/23/2025House

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan

    5/23/2025House

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

    5/23/2025House

  15. Arrived in House

    5/23/2025House

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025

    5/15/2025Senate

  18. Second Reading

    5/15/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

    5/15/2025Senate

  20. Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000

    5/15/2025Senate

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    5/15/2025Senate

  22. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

    5/9/2025Senate

  23. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

    5/8/2025Senate

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

    5/6/2025Senate

  25. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

    5/1/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • House Amendment 2

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

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