Public Act 103-0851
 
HB5135 EnrolledLRB103 36238 RTM 66333 b

    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 1. This Act may be referred to as the Melanoma 
Education Law.
 
    Section 5. The Acupuncture Practice Act is amended by 
adding Section 41 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 2/41 new)
    Sec. 41. Abnormal skin growth education.  
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed acupuncturist. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 10. The Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act is 
amended by adding Section 9.5 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 5/9.5 new)
    Sec. 9.5. Abnormal skin growth education. 
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed athletic trainer. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 15. The Massage Licensing Act is amended by adding 
Section 68 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 57/68 new)
    Sec. 68. Abnormal skin growth education.  
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed massage therapist. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 20. The Naprapathic Practice Act is amended by 
adding Section 66 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 63/66 new)
    Sec. 66. Abnormal skin growth education.  
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed naprapath. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 25. The Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair 
Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 is amended by adding 
Section 1-7.10 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 410/1-7.10 new)
    Sec. 1-7.10. Abnormal skin growth education.
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, 
hair braider, or nail technician. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 35. The Electrologist Licensing Act is amended by 
adding Section 34 as follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 412/34 new)
    Sec. 34. Abnormal skin growth education.  
    (a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, 
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a 
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth 
education, including training on identifying melanoma:
        (1) An applicant who submits an application for 
    original licensure on or after January 1, 2026.
        (2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, 
    2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for 
    renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 
    2026. 
    (b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a 
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or 
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice 
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of 
practice of a licensed electrologist. 
    (c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an 
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding 
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this 
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of 
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, 
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith 
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of 
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning 
potential abnormal skin growths. 
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.

Effective Date:  8/9/2024