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IllinoisHB4762104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; oaths, subpoenas, and penalties; applicants with criminal convictions; qualification for licensure or registration; health care worker licensure actions; automatic suspension of a health care worker's license; the publication of disciplinary actions; and records of Department actions. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. In provisions concerning required licensure, provides that an application shall not be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. In provisions concerning licensure records, provides that licensure records designated confidential and considered sealed (rather than expunged) for reporting purposes by the licensee are not reportable under the Act. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. In provisions concerning loss and restoration of rights, provides that no application for specific licenses granted under the authority of the State shall be denied to (rather than denied by reason of) an eligible offender who has obtained a certificate of relief from disabilities, having been previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses (rather than or by reason of a finding of lack of "good moral character"), when the finding is solely based upon the fact that the applicant has previously been convicted of one or more criminal offenses, except for certain circumstances. Repeals provisions concerning the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's annual report to the General Assembly. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Fairer license reviews for workers
When a past conviction may affect a license, the Department must review factors such as the offense, its connection to the work, rehabilitation, and public safety. It considers whether 5 years have passed since a felony conviction or 3 years since release from confinement, whichever is later, without another conviction. The Department cannot deny a license only because of a conviction, and it cannot require applicants to report arrests. An arrest without a conviction cannot be a reason for denial; if disclosed, it may be used only to assess rehabilitation. If a conviction helps lead to a denial, the Department must explain its decision and appeal or reapplication steps in writing. Some health care offenses and offenses that licensing laws make a bar to licensure are exceptions.
Health workers face fraud, chaperone rules
A licensed health care worker’s license is automatically and indefinitely suspended after a qualifying health care or insurance fraud conviction or plea, including Medicare or Medicaid fraud. A hearing can address only how long the suspension lasts, not the conviction. For these licensing actions, a conviction includes guilty and no-contest pleas, findings of guilt, verdicts, judgments, and certain earlier supervision or probation outcomes. When a worker is charged with a specified offense, the Department must issue a chaperone order within 5 business days after notice. The worker must submit an acceptable written compliance plan within 5 days after the order is served. Patients must receive written notice and sign an acknowledgment, including a notice that the worker is presumed innocent until proven guilty; failure to follow the order can lead to temporary suspension.
Finishing a sentence no longer restores licenses
People whose state-issued license rights were suspended or revoked because of a conviction no longer regain them automatically just by completing imprisonment or being discharged from probation, conditional discharge, or periodic imprisonment. The removed rule did not apply to motor vehicle licenses.
Certificates open doors, require proof
Eligible people can seek certificates of relief for more professional licenses, including licenses overseen by the Department’s professional and real estate divisions. A certificate can limit conviction-based denials, but agencies can still deny a license for a direct connection between the offense and the work, an unreasonable public safety risk, or another rule in licensing law. Not having a certificate alone cannot be a reason to deny a covered license. An eligible offender seeking a certificate of good conduct must prove by clear and convincing evidence that they are law-abiding and fully rehabilitated.
License discipline records can be sealed
Eligible licensees can apply to make qualifying discipline records confidential for a nonrefundable $175 fee. They must apply more than 3 years after the offense or license restoration, whichever is later, and have no later discipline, pending investigation, or current disciplinary status. The Department must also remove qualifying records from public records after at least 5 years from the later of the final order or license restoration, if the licensee has no later discipline, pending investigation, or disciplinary or probationary status. Some health care, forcible felony, sex-related, massage therapy, and fraud convictions disqualify records from sealing. Sealed records are excluded from certain licensing reports, but the Department may still use them for regulation and share them as allowed by law. Setting up the process may take up to 3 years and depends on available funds and resources.
New enforcement powers for licensing cases
The Department can require relevant testimony and materials during investigations or hearings under laws it administers. It can also take action when a professional’s conduct harms or threatens harm to the public, after considering the required conviction-related factors. Hearing witnesses receive the fees and mileage paid to witnesses in Illinois civil cases.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Adriane L. Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Emil Jones, III
Democratic • Senate
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Lakesia Collins
Democratic • Senate
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Napoleon Harris III
Democratic • Senate
Sue Rezin
Republican • Senate
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/27/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 35
House vote • 5/21/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 10 • No: 5
Senate vote • 5/20/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 40 • No: 16
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities;
Yes: 6 • No: 3
House vote • 4/16/2026
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed
Yes: 72 • No: 37
House vote • 4/15/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 5
House vote • 3/19/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee;
Yes: 10 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0558
7/10/2026HouseEffective Date July 10, 2026
7/10/2026HouseGovernor Approved
7/10/2026HouseSent to the Governor
6/25/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
6/1/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/27/2026HouseHouse Concurs
5/27/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-035-000
5/27/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
5/22/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-005-000
5/21/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
5/21/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
5/21/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Theresa Mah
5/21/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
5/20/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/20/2026HouseArrived in House
5/20/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
5/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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