HB4762 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

REDUCING BARRIERS TO LICENSURE
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Licensed Activities
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2105/2105-5  was 20 ILCS 2105/60b
20 ILCS 2105/2105-105  was 20 ILCS 2105/60d
20 ILCS 2105/2105-131  
20 ILCS 2105/2105-135  
20 ILCS 2105/2105-165  
20 ILCS 2105/2105-170  
20 ILCS 2105/2105-205  was 20 ILCS 2105/60.3
20 ILCS 2105/2105-207  
225 ILCS 410/1-7  from Ch. 111, par. 1701-7
410 ILCS 517/51  
730 ILCS 5/5-5-5  from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-5
730 ILCS 5/5-5.5-25  
730 ILCS 5/5-5.5-50 rep.  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; oaths, subpoenas, and penalties; applicants with criminal convictions; qualification for licensure or registration; health care worker licensure actions; automatic suspension of a health care worker's license; the publication of disciplinary actions; and records of Department actions. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. In provisions concerning required licensure, provides that an application shall not be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. In provisions concerning licensure records, provides that licensure records designated confidential and considered sealed (rather than expunged) for reporting purposes by the licensee are not reportable under the Act. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. In provisions concerning loss and restoration of rights, provides that no application for specific licenses granted under the authority of the State shall be denied to (rather than denied by reason of) an eligible offender who has obtained a certificate of relief from disabilities, having been previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses (rather than or by reason of a finding of lack of "good moral character"), when the finding is solely based upon the fact that the applicant has previously been convicted of one or more criminal offenses, except for certain circumstances. Repeals provisions concerning the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's annual report to the General Assembly. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Act (rather than the Reducing Barriers to Licensure Act). In provisions amending the Unified Code of Corrections, provides that failure to obtain a certificate of relief from disabilities shall not be the sole reason for denial of specific licenses. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to eliminate the reporting requirements pursuant to a specific provision of the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/02/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-005-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 009-005-000
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseChair Rules Standard Debate
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 072-037-000
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities