Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 90/28) (from Ch. 111, par. 4278) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 28. Surrender of license. Upon the revocation or suspension of any license, the licensee shall forthwith surrender the license or licenses to the Department and if the licensee f…

(225 ILCS 90/29) (from Ch. 111, par. 4279) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 29. Temporary suspension of a license. The Secretary may temporarily suspend the license of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without a hearing, simultaneously…

(225 ILCS 90/3) (from Ch. 111, par. 4253) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 3. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department shall: 1. Prescribe rules defining what constitutes a curriculum for physical therapy…

(225 ILCS 90/30) (from Ch. 111, par. 4280) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 30. Administrative review; venue. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review pursuant to the Administrative Review Law and its rules. The…

(225 ILCS 90/31) (from Ch. 111, par. 4281) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 31. Violations. (a) Any person who is found to have violated any provision of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for the secon…

(225 ILCS 90/31.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 31.5. Suspension of license for failure to pay restitution. The Department, without further process or hearing, shall suspend the license or other authorization to practice of any person issued under th…

(225 ILCS 90/32) (from Ch. 111, par. 4282) Sec. 32. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 86-1396. Repealed by P.A. 89-387, eff. 8-20-95.)

(225 ILCS 90/32.1) (from Ch. 111, par. 4282.1) Sec. 32.1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 92-146, eff. 1-1-02. Repealed by P.A. 104-154, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 90/32.2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 32.2. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty. (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice physical therapy or as a physical therapist …

(225 ILCS 90/33) (from Ch. 111, par. 4283) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 33. Partial invalidity. If any portion of this Act is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other part of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid port…

(225 ILCS 90/34) (from Ch. 111, par. 4284) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 34. Short title. This Act may be known and cited as the "Illinois Physical Therapy Act". (Source: P.A. 85-342.)

(225 ILCS 90/35) (from Ch. 111, par. 4285) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 35. Emergency care; civil liability. Exemption from civil liability for emergency care is as provided in the Good Samaritan Act. (Source: P.A. 89-607, eff. 1-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 90/36) (from Ch. 111, par. 4286) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 36. Home rule; exclusive jurisdiction. The regulation and licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are exclusive powers and functions of the State. A ho…

(225 ILCS 90/4) (from Ch. 111, par. 4254) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 4. Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated herein as if all of the provisions of that Act wer…

(225 ILCS 90/5) (from Ch. 111, par. 4255) Sec. 5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 85-342. Repealed by P.A. 89-387, eff. 8-20-95.)

(225 ILCS 90/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 4256) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 6. Duties and functions of the Secretary and Board. The Secretary shall appoint a Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board as follows: Seven persons who shall be appointe…

(225 ILCS 90/7) (from Ch. 111, par. 4257) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 86-1396. Repealed by P.A. 89-387, eff. 8-20-95.)

(225 ILCS 90/8) (from Ch. 111, par. 4258) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 8. Qualifications for licensure as a physical therapist. (a) A person is qualified to receive a license as a physical therapist if that person has applied in writing, on forms pre…

(225 ILCS 90/8.1) (from Ch. 111, par. 4258.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 8.1. Qualifications for licensure as a physical therapist assistant. A person is qualified to receive a license as a physical therapist assistant if that person has applied in…

(225 ILCS 90/8.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 8.5. Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an…

(225 ILCS 90/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 4259) Sec. 9. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 86-1396. Repealed by P.A. 89-387, eff. 8-20-95.)

(225 ILCS 95/1) (from Ch. 111, par. 4601) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 1. Legislative purpose. The practice as a physician assistant in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regu…

(225 ILCS 95/10) (from Ch. 111, par. 4610) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 10. Identification. No person shall use the title "physician assistant" unless he or she holds a valid license issued by the Department as provided in this Act. A physician assis…

(225 ILCS 95/10.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 10.5. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty. (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice as a physician's assistant without being lic…

(225 ILCS 95/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 4611) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 11. Committee. There is established a physician assistant advisory committee to the Department and the Medical Licensing Board. The physician assistant advisory committee may rev…

(225 ILCS 95/11.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 11.5. Continuing education. The Department shall adopt rules for continuing education for persons licensed under this Act that require 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year license renewal cycle. …

(225 ILCS 95/12) (from Ch. 111, par. 4612) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 12. A person shall be qualified for licensure as a physician assistant and the Department may issue a physician assistant license to a person who: 1. has applied in writing or el…

(225 ILCS 95/13) (from Ch. 111, par. 4613) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 13. Department powers and duties. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department shall: (1) adopt rules setting forth standards to be met by a school or institution of…

(225 ILCS 95/14) Sec. 14. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 90-61, eff. 12-30-97. Repealed by P.A. 95-703, eff. 12-31-07.)

(225 ILCS 95/14.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 14.1. Fees. (a) Fees collected for the administration of this Act shall be set by the Department by rule. All fees are nonrefundable. (b) (Blank). (c) All moneys collected under this Act by the Departme…

(225 ILCS 95/14.2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 14.2. 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 Se…

(225 ILCS 95/15) (from Ch. 111, par. 4615) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 15. Endorsement. Upon payment of the required fee, the Department may, in its discretion, license as a physician assistant, an applicant who is a physician assistant licensed in …

(225 ILCS 95/16) (from Ch. 111, par. 4616) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 16. Expiration; renewal. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Renewal shall be conditioned on paying the required f…

(225 ILCS 95/17) (from Ch. 111, par. 4617) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 17. Inactive status. Any physician assistant who notified the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may elect to place his or her license on an inactive st…

(225 ILCS 95/18) (from Ch. 111, par. 4618) Sec. 18. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 89-204, eff. 1-1-96. Repealed by P.A. 90-61, eff. 12-30-97.)

(225 ILCS 95/19) (from Ch. 111, par. 4619) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 19. The Department shall maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licensees and of all persons whose licenses have been suspended or revoked. This roster shall be avai…

(225 ILCS 95/2) (from Ch. 111, par. 4602) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 2. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. (Source: P.A. 100-453, eff. 8-25-17.)

(225 ILCS 95/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 4620) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 20. No corporation, which stated purpose includes, or which practices, or which holds itself out as available to practice as a physician assistant or to practice any of the funct…

(225 ILCS 95/21) (from Ch. 111, par. 4621) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 21. Grounds for disciplinary action. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or to renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary or non-…

(225 ILCS 95/21.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 21.5. Suspension of license for failure to pay restitution. The Department, without further process or hearing, shall suspend the license or other authorization to practice of any person issued under th…

(225 ILCS 95/22) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22. Returned checks; fines. Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which i…

(225 ILCS 95/22.1) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.1. Injunction. (a) If any person violates the provision of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General of…

(225 ILCS 95/22.10) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.10. Order or certified copy; prima facie proof. An order or a certified copy thereof, over the seal of the Department and purporting to be signed by the Secretary, shall…

(225 ILCS 95/22.11) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.11) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.11. Restoration of license. At any time after the successful completion of a term of probation, suspension, or revocation of any license, the Department may restore it t…

(225 ILCS 95/22.12) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.12) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.12. Surrender of license. Upon the revocation or suspension of any license, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license to the Department. If the licensee fails…

(225 ILCS 95/22.13) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.13) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.13. The Secretary may temporarily suspend the license of a physician assistant without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provid…

(225 ILCS 95/22.14) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.14) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.14. Administrative review; certification of record. (a) All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of…

(225 ILCS 95/22.15) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.15. Certificate of record. The Department shall not be required to certify any record to the Court or file any answer in court or otherwise appear in any court in a judi…

(225 ILCS 95/22.16) (from Ch. 111, par. 4622.16) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.16. Any person who is found to have knowingly violated any provision of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. On conviction of a second or subsequent offense the …

(225 ILCS 95/22.17) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 22.17. 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 l…