HB5387 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Last Action
3/25/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Hearings
Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing Mar 25 2026 10:00AM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL - House Committee Amendment 1
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning written collaborative agreements; temporary authorization of practice by persons licensed in other jurisdictions; and disciplinary action. Amends the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions and restrictions and limitations. Amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning licensure requirements and grounds for discipline. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning certain permits; disciplinary action; and physician delegation of authority. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning permitted activities and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exempt activities. Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the authorization to conduct contests; professional or amateur contests; and medical suspension. Amends the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning qualifications for licensure and the appointment of a hearing officer. Repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Makes changes in provisions concerning the requisites for ownership or operation of salons and shops. Amends the Electrologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions. Amends the Professional Service Corporation Act. Makes changes in the definition of "related professional services". Amends the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the nature of business. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Establishes further exemptions to the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Sets forth provisions authorizing a person licensed in another jurisdiction to render marriage and family therapy services in the State. Removes changes concerning the number of members of the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board. Provides that a person licensed in another jurisdiction is authorized to render marriage and family therapy services in this State for up to 10 calendar days per year, consecutively or in aggregate, if the individual is licensed in good standing to practice marriage and family therapy independently in another state, province, or territory. Provides that individuals, corporations, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and associations may employ practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates seeking to fulfill the professional experience requirements needed to qualify for a license as a marriage and family therapist to assist in the rendering of marriage and family therapy services if the practicum students, interns, or postdoctoral candidates function under the direct supervision, order, control, and full professional responsibility of a licensed marriage and family therapist at the corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit a corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, or association from contracting with a licensed health care professional to provide marriage and family therapy services. In provisions concerning causes of action arising under the Massage Therapy Practice Act, removes a provision creating a right of action for the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation, any licensed massage therapist, and any interested party against any massage business operating without being registered as a massage business. Amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the unlicensed practice of midwifery. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee |
| 3/19/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan |
| 3/19/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
