Date	Chamber	Action
1/19/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

225 ILCS 107/12 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Counseling Compact Act. Provides that the State of Illinois enters into the Counseling Compact. Specifies that the Compact's purpose is to facilitate interstate practice of licensed professional counselors with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services. Sets out provisions concerning the privilege to practice, obtaining a new home state license, active duty military personnel, telehealth, adverse actions, Counseling Compact Commission, data systems, rulemaking, oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement. Contains other provisions concerning the Commission, the Compact, and the procedures governing participating in and construction of the Compact. Amends the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Requires the Professional Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board to submit a report to the General Assembly with recommendations of any statutory changes and budgetary changes needed to comply with the requirements of the Counseling Compact. Requires the Board and Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to modify, if needed, Board and Department rules to comply with the requirements of the Counseling Compact. Provides that the changes to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act are effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/19/2024	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
1/19/2024	Senate	First Reading
1/19/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/21/2024	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
3/22/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
3/25/2024	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

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