HB 3451

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address, which shall serve as the address and email address of record, and shall inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of address or email address through specified means. Provides provisions concerning confidentiality of information collected by the Department in the course of an examination or investigation. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, grounds for discipline of license, investigations, notices, hearings, appointment of a hearing officer, restoration of a license, certification of records, and the application of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Removes provisions concerning a roster of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Effective immediately.