SB2496

PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET

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Illinois SB2496 extends the sunset date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031.

Illinois SB2496 amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031. The bill also modifies the Illinois Physical Therapy Act by updating references from "Director" to "Secretary," changing legislative intent, and altering definitions and provisions concerning physical therapy services, dry needling, licensure, examinations, and disciplinary actions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

111 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

RR

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:00 AM

Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

1:30 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date August 1, 2025; Some Provisions

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions