HB4609

PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

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. The Compact aims to improve public access to physical therapy services by allowing licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across state lines. Member states must submit data to a centralized database, share investigative information, and enforce Compact rules. The Compact preserves states' regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. It also provides for dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 27

8:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

Feb 3

House

First Reading