HB3420

Illinois ratifies the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy.

The bill amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act to ratify the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. This Compact aims to improve public access to physical therapy services by allowing licensed physical therapists and assistants to practice across member states. Key provisions include: requiring criminal background checks for licensure applicants, allowing active duty military personnel and their spouses to designate their home state, and establishing a data system for sharing licensure and investigative information among member states.