Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 64/180) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 180. Confidentiality. All information collected by the Department in the course of an examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant, including, but not limited to, any complaint against a licen…

(225 ILCS 64/185) Sec. 185. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 102-683, eff. 10-1-22; text omitted.)

(225 ILCS 64/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 20. Social security number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in an application for licensure under this Act, every application for an original license u…

(225 ILCS 64/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 25. Exemptions. (a) This Act does not prohibit a person licensed under any other Act in this State from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed or from delegating services as provided for…

(225 ILCS 64/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 30. Illinois Midwifery Board. (a) There is created under the authority of the Department the Illinois Midwifery Board, which shall consist of 9 members appointed by the Secretary: 5 of whom shall be licen…

(225 ILCS 64/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 35. Powers and duties of the Department; rules. (a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and…

(225 ILCS 64/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 40. Use of title. No person may use the title "licensed midwife" to describe or imply that he or she is a licensed midwife or represent himself or herself as a licensed midwife unless the person is grante…

(225 ILCS 64/45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 45. Licensure. (a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a certified professional midwife if the applicant: (1) submits forms prescribed by th…

(225 ILCS 64/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 5. Purpose. The practice of midwifery in out-of-hospital settings is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation in the public interest. The purpose of …

(225 ILCS 64/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 50. Endorsement. Upon payment of the required nonrefundable fee and submission of required documentation, the Department may, in its discretion, license as a certified professional midwife, an applicant w…

(225 ILCS 64/55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 55. Expiration; renewal of licensure. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The holder of a license may renew the license during the month pre…

(225 ILCS 64/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 60. Inactive status. Any licensed certified professional midwife who notified the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status a…

(225 ILCS 64/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 65. Informed consent. (a) A licensed certified professional midwife shall, at an initial prenatal visit with a client, provide and disclose to the client orally and in writing all of the following informa…

(225 ILCS 64/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 70. Scope of practice. (a) A licensed certified professional midwife shall: (1) offer each client routine prenatal care and testing in accordance with current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecol…

(225 ILCS 64/75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 75. Consultation and referral. (a) A licensed certified professional midwife shall consult with a licensed physician or a certified nurse midwife providing obstetrical care whenever there are significant …

(225 ILCS 64/80) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 80. Transfer. (a) Transport via private vehicle is an acceptable method of transport if it is the most expedient and safest method for accessing medical services. The licensed certified professional midwi…

(225 ILCS 64/85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 85. Prohibited practices. (a) A licensed certified professional midwife may not do any of the following: (1) administer prescription pharmacological agents intended to induce or augment labor; (2) adminis…

(225 ILCS 64/90) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 90. Annual reports. (a) A licensed certified professional midwife shall annually report to the Department of Public Health, by no later than March 31 of each year, in a manner specified by the Department …

(225 ILCS 64/95) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 95. Vicarious liability. (a) Consultation with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse does not alone create a physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship or any…

(225 ILCS 64/999) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect on October 1, 2022. (Source: P.A. 102-683, eff. 10-1-22.)

(225 ILCS 65/50-1) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-1. This Act may be cited as the Nurse Practice Act. (Source: P.A. 95-639, eff. 10-5-07.)

(225 ILCS 65/50-10) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-10. Definitions. Each of the following terms, when used in this Act, shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates otherwis…

(225 ILCS 65/50-13) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-13. Address of record; email address of record. All applicants and licensees shall: (1) provide a valid address and email address to the Department, which shall serve as the address of record and em…

(225 ILCS 65/50-15) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-15. Policy; application of Act. (a) For the protection of life and the promotion of health, and the prevention of illness and communicable diseases, any person practicing or o…

(225 ILCS 65/50-20) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-20. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty. (a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or…

(225 ILCS 65/50-25) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-21) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-25. No registered nurse or licensed practical nurse may perform refractions and other determinations of visual function or eye health diagnosis. A registered nurse or licensed…

(225 ILCS 65/50-26) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-26. Application for license. Applications for licenses shall be made to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department and accompanied by the required fee. All applications shall contain the i…

(225 ILCS 65/50-27) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-27. Fee waivers. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, during State fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Department shall allow individuals a one-time waiver of fees imposed under …

(225 ILCS 65/50-30) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-22) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-30. Social Security Number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in an application for licensure under this Act, every applicat…

(225 ILCS 65/50-35) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-23) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-35. Criminal history records background check. Each applicant for licensure by examination or restoration shall have his or her fingerprints submitted to the Illinois State Po…

(225 ILCS 65/50-40) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-40. Emergency care; civil liability. Exemption from civil liability for emergency care is as provided in the Good Samaritan Act. (Source: P.A. 95-639, eff. 10-5-07.)

(225 ILCS 65/50-45) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-45. Services rendered without compensation; civil liability. Exemption from civil liability for services rendered without compensation is as provided in the Good Samaritan Act…

(225 ILCS 65/50-5) (was 225 ILCS 65/5-5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-5. Legislative purpose. The practice of professional and practical nursing in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be…

(225 ILCS 65/50-50) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-50. Prohibited acts. (a) No person shall: (1) Practice as an advanced practice registered nurse without a valid license as an advanced practice registered nurse, except as pro…

(225 ILCS 65/50-55) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-55. Department powers and duties. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department is authorized to exercise the following functions, powers, and duties: (1) Conduct or …

(225 ILCS 65/50-60) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-60. Nursing Coordinator. The Secretary shall appoint, pursuant to the Personnel Code, a Nursing Coordinator. The Nursing Coordinator shall be a registered professional nurse …

(225 ILCS 65/50-65) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-65. Board. (a) The Secretary shall solicit recommendations from nursing organizations and appoint the Board of Nursing, which shall consist of 13 members, one of whom shall b…

(225 ILCS 65/50-70) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-70. Concurrent theory and clinical practice education requirements of this Act. The educational requirements of Sections 55-10 and 60-10 of this Act relating to registered pr…

(225 ILCS 65/50-75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 50-75. Nursing delegation by a registered professional nurse. (a) For the purposes of this Section: "Delegation" means transferring to a specific individual the authority to perform a specific nursing …

(225 ILCS 65/55-10) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-10. LPN licensure by examination. (a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a licensed practical nurse. (b) An a…

(225 ILCS 65/55-11) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-11. LPN licensure by endorsement. (a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a licensed practical nurse. (b) An applicant for licensure b…

(225 ILCS 65/55-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-15. LPN license expiration; renewal. The expiration date and renewal period for each license to practice practical nursing issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The holder of a license may ren…

(225 ILCS 65/55-20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-20. Restoration of LPN license; temporary permit. (a) Any license to practice practical nursing issued under this Act that has expired or that is on inactive status may be restored by making applica…

(225 ILCS 65/55-25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-25. Inactive status of a LPN license. Any licensed practical nurse who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place his or her license on inactive stat…

(225 ILCS 65/55-30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-30. LPN scope of practice. (a) Practice as a licensed practical nurse means a scope of nursing practice, with or without compensation, under the guidance of a registered professional nurse or an adv…

(225 ILCS 65/55-35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-35. Continuing education for LPN licensees. The Department may adopt rules of continuing education for licensed practical nurses that require 20 hours of continuing education per 2-year license rene…

(225 ILCS 65/55-5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 55-5. LPN education program requirements. (a) All Illinois practical nurse education programs must be reviewed by the Board and approved by the Department before the successful completion of such a prog…

(225 ILCS 65/60-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 60-10. RN licensure by examination. (a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse. (b) An applicant for licensu…

(225 ILCS 65/60-11) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 60-11. RN licensure by endorsement. (a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse. (b) An applicant for registe…

(225 ILCS 65/60-15) (was 225 ILCS 65/10-37) Sec. 60-15. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-639, eff. 10-5-07. Repealed by P.A. 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)