HB 4682

Abstract

Amends the Massage Licensing Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue each massage therapist an identification card. Provides that the identification card shall contain certain information. Provides that the Department shall use a licensee's digital photograph and signature from his or her Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card. Provides that licenses issued under the Act shall include the licensee's name, license number, and photograph, as well as the date of expiration of the license. Provides that the Secretary of State shall allow the Department access to the photograph and signature of the licensee for the purpose of identifying the licensee and issued to the licensee an identification card and that a license holder may request a religious exemption to the photograph requirement. Provides that any person who forges or materially alters an identification card or who counterfeits an identification card, who knowingly possesses a forged or materially altered identification card with knowledge it is counterfeit, or who knowingly aids, abets, assists, procures, advises, employs, or contracts with any person who knowingly possesses a forged or materially altered identification card commits a Class 2 felony. Provides that no massage therapist may practice his or her profession under the Act without having in his or her possession an identification card. Requires massage therapists to display the new license after receiving the license from the Department. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to make similar changes for nail technicians. Effective immediately.