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IllinoisHB3360104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

VETERINARIAN LICENSE DISPLAY

Sponsored By: Sharon Chung (Democratic)

Became Law

health care licensesassignmentslicensed activities

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Bill Overview

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

More oversight and training for vet techs

The Department and Board can hold hearings and reprimand, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew certified veterinary technician certificates. Certified veterinary technicians must complete continuing education set by rule to renew their certificate. These rules have been in effect since December 31, 2003 and remain until January 1, 2029.

Post your vet license where you work

Veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians must display their license, or a copy, in a clear place at their main office and anywhere they provide services. The license number must be visible. This rule is now law in Illinois.

Protected vet tech titles and penalties

Beginning January 1, 2024, only people certified by the Department may use the titles "certified veterinary technician", "veterinary technician", "vet tech", or "technician", or the initials "CVT" or "VT". Using these titles without certification, or a certified technician performing work contrary to the Act, is a Class A misdemeanor and can lead to loss of the certificate. The penalties have been in force since December 31, 2003. All of these rules remain in effect until January 1, 2029.

Telemedicine allowed, but exams still needed

Starting January 1, 2024, veterinary practice includes telemedicine, phone or electronic advice, and complementary or alternative therapies. A valid vet‑client‑patient relationship needs recent in‑person exams, timely on‑site visits, or access to patient records from a prior relationship. The veterinarian must be available for follow‑up or name another vet with access to the records. A relationship based only on phone or electronic contacts does not count. These rules apply through January 1, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Michael E. Hastings

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Licensed Activities;

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2025

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

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0299

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  12. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael E. Hastings

    4/29/2025Senate

  13. Assigned to Licensed Activities

    4/23/2025Senate

  14. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2025Senate

  15. First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  16. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

    4/14/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    4/9/2025House

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    3/19/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

    3/19/2025House

  24. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/19/2025House

  25. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000

    3/19/2025House

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