Section 1251.60  Renewals

a)         The first renewal date for licensure under the Act shall be January 31, 2011.  Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on January 31 of odd numbered years.  The holder of the license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee and submitting an attestation of completion of 30 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1251.100 and proof of current certification from the ABGC or the ABMGG.

b)         It is the responsibility of each license holder to notify the Division of any change of address or email address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee.

c)         Practice on an expired license shall be considered the unlicensed practice of genetic counseling and will subject the individual to discipline or other penalties set forth in Section 95 of the Act.

d)         Upon request of the Division, a license holder seeking renewal shall provide proof of the required continuing education hours as required in this Section.  The Division may require a random sample of genetic counselors to submit documentation that the number of hours of continuing education required has been completed.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 8307, effective June 5, 2025)