Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 53/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The Task Force on Internationally-Licensed Health Care Professionals is created within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The Task Force shall aim to: (1) remove barriers to licensure and practice for health care professional…

(225 ILCS 55/1) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 87-783.)

(225 ILCS 55/10) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's application file or the licensee's license…

(225 ILCS 55/10.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 10.5. 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 emai…

(225 ILCS 55/100) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-100) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 100. Record of proceeding. The Department, at its expense, shall preserve a record of all proceedings at the formal hearing of any case. The notice of hearing, complaint and…

(225 ILCS 55/105) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-105) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 105. Subpoenas; oaths; attendance of witnesses. The Department has the power to subpoena and to bring before it any person and to take testimony either orally or by depositi…

(225 ILCS 55/110) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 110. Recommendations for disciplinary action. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall present to the Secretary a written report of its findings and recommendations…

(225 ILCS 55/115) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-115) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 115. Hearing; motion for rehearing. (a) The Board or the hearing officer appointed by the Secretary shall hear evidence in support of the formal charges and evidence produce…

(225 ILCS 55/120) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-120) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 120. Hearing by other hearing officer. Whenever the Secretary is not satisfied that substantial justice has been done in the revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or re…

(225 ILCS 55/125) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-125) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 125. Appointment of a hearing officer. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary has the authority to appoint any attorney duly licensed to practice law…

(225 ILCS 55/130) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-130) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 130. Order; certified copy. An order or a certified copy thereof, over the seal of the Department and purporting to be signed by the Secretary, shall be prima facie proof: (…

(225 ILCS 55/135) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-135) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 135. Restoration. At any time after the successful completion of a term of probation, suspension, or revocation of any license, the Department may restore the license to the…

(225 ILCS 55/140) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-140) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 140. License surrender. Upon the revocation or suspension of any license, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license to the Department. If the licensee fails to do…

(225 ILCS 55/145) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-145) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 145. Summary suspension. The Secretary may summarily suspend the license of a marriage and family therapist or an associate licensed marriage and family therapist without a …

(225 ILCS 55/15) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 15. Exemptions. (a) Nothing contained in this Act shall restrict any person not licensed under this Act from performing marriage and family therapy if that person does not rep…

(225 ILCS 55/150) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-150) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 150. Administrative review. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law and its rules. The term "…

(225 ILCS 55/155) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-155) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 155. Certification of records. 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 55/156) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 156. 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 55/160) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-160) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 160. Violations; penalties. 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…

(225 ILCS 55/165) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-165) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 165. Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is expressly adopted and incorporated in this Act as if all of the provisions of that A…

(225 ILCS 55/170) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-170) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 170. Home rule. The regulation and licensing of marriage and family therapists and associate licensed marriage and family therapists are exclusive powers and functions of th…

(225 ILCS 55/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department shall exercise the following functions, powers, and duties: (a) Conduct or autho…

(225 ILCS 55/200) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-200) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 200. This Act takes effect January 1, 1992. (Source: P.A. 87-783.)

(225 ILCS 55/25) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 25. Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board. (a) The Secretary shall appoint a Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board. The Board sha…

(225 ILCS 55/30) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 30. Application. (a) Applications for original licensure shall be made to the Department in writing on forms or electronically as prescribed by the Department and shall be acc…

(225 ILCS 55/32) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 32. 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 o…

(225 ILCS 55/35) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 35. Examinations. (a) The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants as licensed marriage and family therapists at such times and places as it may determine. The ex…

(225 ILCS 55/40) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 40. Qualifications for licensure. (a) A person is qualified for licensure as a marriage and family therapist if that person: (1) is at least 21 years of age; (2) has applied i…

(225 ILCS 55/43) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 43. Practice pending licensure. (a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes t…

(225 ILCS 55/45) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 45. Licenses; renewals; restoration; person in military service. (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. As a c…

(225 ILCS 55/5) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 5. Legislative declaration of public policy. The practice of marriage and family therapy in Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare, and to b…

(225 ILCS 55/50) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-50) Sec. 50. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 87-1237. Repealed by P.A. 90-61, eff. 12-30-97.)

(225 ILCS 55/55) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 55. Fees. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and …

(225 ILCS 55/56) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 56. Deposit of fees and fines. All of the fees and fines collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund. (Source: P.A. 88-683, eff. 1-24-95.)

(225 ILCS 55/60) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 60. Payments; penalty for insufficient funds. Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial ins…

(225 ILCS 55/65) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 65. Endorsement. The Department may issue a license as a licensed marriage and family therapist, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of a…

(225 ILCS 55/70) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 70. Privileged communications and exceptions. (a) No licensed marriage and family therapist or associate licensed marriage and family therapist shall disclose any information …

(225 ILCS 55/75) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 75. License restrictions and limitations. No business organization shall provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide marriage and family therapy services unless every mem…

(225 ILCS 55/80) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-80) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 80. Roster. The Department shall maintain a roster of names and addresses of all persons who hold valid licenses under this Act. This roster shall be available upon request an…

(225 ILCS 55/85) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 85. Refusal, revocation, or suspension. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew a license, or may revoke, suspend, reprimand, place on probation, or take any other dis…

(225 ILCS 55/87) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 87. 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 this A…

(225 ILCS 55/90) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-90) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 90. Violations; injunctions; cease and desist order. (a) If any person violates a provision of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois,…

(225 ILCS 55/91) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 91. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty. (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a licensed marriage and family the…

(225 ILCS 55/95) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-95) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 95. Investigation; notice and hearing. (a) The Department may investigate the actions or qualifications of any person or persons holding or claiming to hold a license under th…

(225 ILCS 56/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act. (Source: P.A. 102-993, eff. 5-27-22.)

(225 ILCS 56/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's application file or the licensee's license file, as maintained by the D…

(225 ILCS 56/100) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 100. Violations; injunction; cease and desist order. (a) If any person violates the provisions of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney Gen…

(225 ILCS 56/105) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 105. Investigations; notice and hearing. The Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or any person holding or claiming to hold a license or engaging in the practice of music therapy. The …

(225 ILCS 56/110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 110. Record of proceedings; transcript. The Department, at its expense, shall preserve a record of all proceedings at the formal hearing of any case except as otherwise provided by statute or rule. (Sour…

(225 ILCS 56/115) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 115. Subpoenas; depositions; oaths. The Department may subpoena and bring before it any person in this State and take the oral or written testimony or compel the production of any books, papers, records,…