HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Pamela J. Althoff House Sponsors(Rep. Constance A. Howard) 7/28/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0226 5 ILCS 80/4.225 ILCS 80/4.32 new225 ILCS 441/1-10225 ILCS 441/5-5225 ILCS 441/5-10225 ILCS 441/5-12225 ILCS 441/5-14 new225 ILCS 441/5-16225 ILCS 441/5-17225 ILCS 441/5-20225 ILCS 441/5-45225 ILCS 441/10-5225 ILCS 441/10-10225 ILCS 441/15-5225 ILCS 441/15-10225 ILCS 441/15-15225 ILCS 441/15-20225 ILCS 441/15-25225 ILCS 441/15-35225 ILCS 441/15-55225 ILCS 441/15-60225 ILCS 441/15-65 new225 ILCS 441/15-70 new225 ILCS 441/20-5225 ILCS 441/20-10225 ILCS 441/25-5225 ILCS 441/25-15225 ILCS 441/25-17 new225 ILCS 441/25-20225 ILCS 441/25-25225 ILCS 441/25-27 new225 ILCS 441/5-15 rep.225 ILCS 441/15-40 rep.225 ILCS 441/15-45 rep.225 ILCS 441/15-50 rep.225 ILCS 441/25-10 rep.Amends the Home Inspector License Act and the Regulatory Sunset Act. Permits the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to disclose information and documents related to an examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant only to law enforcement officials, other regulatory agencies that have an appropriate regulatory interest as determined by the Secretary, or a party presenting a lawful subpoena to the Department. Provides that any formal complaint against a licensee filed with the Department or an order issued by the Department against a licensee or applicant shall be a public record. Allows the Department to take action, including imposing fines not to exceed $25,000 per violation, if the individual meets the requirements for grounds for disciplinary action. Grants the Department authority to petition the Attorney General or local State's Attorney office where a violation occurs to enjoin the violation or order enforcement compliance with this Act. Provides that, on a showing of a possible violation, the Department may compel an applicant or a licensee to submit to a physical or mental examination. Repeals provisions concerning the Home Inspector Advisory Board. Creates peer review advisors that the Department may authorize to investigate complaints, revise the licensing examination at the direction of the Department, review training and qualifications of applicants, and interview witnesses, the complainant, and any licensees involved in an alleged matter. Provides the Department the authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths at Department hearings, or petition the circuit courts to order the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the Home Inspector License Act from January 1, 2012 to January 1, 2022. Effective immediately. 2/9/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/9/2011SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 2/23/2011SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/3/2011SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 3/3/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2011 3/9/2011SenateSecond Reading 3/9/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2011 3/31/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 3/31/2011HouseArrived in House 3/31/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/31/2011HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 3/31/2011HouseFirst Reading 3/31/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/11/2011HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/4/2011HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 5/5/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/12/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/12/2011SenatePassed Both Houses 6/10/2011SenateSent to the Governor 7/28/2011SenateGovernor Approved 7/28/2011SenateEffective Date July 28, 2011 7/28/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0226