Bill Status of HB 3542   99th General Assembly


Short Description:  PHYSICAL THERAPY-SUNSET

House Sponsors
Rep. Adam Brown and Daniel J. Burke

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.26
5 ILCS 80/4.36 new
225 ILCS 90/1from Ch. 111, par. 4251
225 ILCS 90/2.5 new
225 ILCS 90/8from Ch. 111, par. 4258
225 ILCS 90/12from Ch. 111, par. 4262
225 ILCS 90/16.2
225 ILCS 90/19.5 new
225 ILCS 90/31.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/26/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Adam Brown
  2/26/2015HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/3/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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