HB 3542

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 99th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Physical Therapy-Sunset

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Provides that anyone engaged in the unlicensed practice of physical therapy shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 per offense. Extends the 60-day post-notification exam deadline for applicants when no exam will be held within that time frame. Appropriates all penalties collected for violations of the Act for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires that all information collected by the Department during the investigation of a licensee or applicant remain confidential and only be disclosed to law enforcement officials, other regulatory agencies with an appropriate regulatory interest in the information, or a party presenting a lawful subpoena for the information. Requires that anyone licensed under the Act who has been certified by court order as not having paid restitution to another under the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Criminal Code of 2012, or the Criminal Code of 1961 shall have his or her license suspended. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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Jan 10, 2017

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 03, 2015

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Feb 26, 2015

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Adam Brown

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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