Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,019 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. In the amendatory changes to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act, deletes the definition of "adult" and changes the definition of "minor" to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years. Provides that if certain conditions are met, written authorization for a medical forensic examination to be performed on an unconscious patient who is a sexual assault survivor may be provided by a qualified medical provider and a second health care professional, who may be a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. Makes other changes.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. In the amendatory changes to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act, deletes the definition of "adult" and changes the definition of "minor" to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years. Provides that if certain conditions are met, written authorization for a medical forensic examination to be performed on an unconscious patient who is a sexual assault survivor may be provided by a qualified medical provider and a second health care professional, who may be a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. Makes other changes.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that law libraries in counties with more than 2,000,000 inhabitants may close, even when the courthouse is open, based on operational necessity or as determined by the county board.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that law libraries in counties with more than 2,000,000 inhabitants may close, even when the courthouse is open, based on operational necessity or as determined by the county board.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any indebtedness of any kind that is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust in the nature of a mortgage has a 10-year period to commence an action. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that in any proceeding to sell or mortgage real estate, if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, then the court shall not direct the sale without the secured creditors' approval to accept partial satisfaction; and if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, a sale of the property is not considered necessary for the proper administration of the estate. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any indebtedness of any kind that is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust in the nature of a mortgage has a 10-year period to commence an action. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that in any proceeding to sell or mortgage real estate, if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, then the court shall not direct the sale without the secured creditors' approval to accept partial satisfaction; and if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, a sale of the property is not considered necessary for the proper administration of the estate. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the Supreme Court shall allot all vacancies in the 16 (rather than 15) resident judgeships of the 19th circuit for election from the various subcircuits in numerical order until there is one resident judge to be elected from each subcircuit, except the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (rather than only the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) subcircuits. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the Supreme Court shall allot all vacancies in the 16 (rather than 15) resident judgeships of the 19th circuit for election from the various subcircuits in numerical order until there is one resident judge to be elected from each subcircuit, except the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (rather than only the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) subcircuits. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a respondent alleged to have violated a plenary order of protection is presumed to have actual knowledge of the contents of the order if: (1) the respondent has been served with a summons that includes specified language, (2) the respondent has been served with the petition for the protective order, (3) the respondent has been held in default in the order of protection proceeding, and (4) the respondent has been served with an emergency protective order in the same proceeding that grants the same remedy, including any specifics, that the respondent is alleged to have violated. Effective January 1, 2028.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a respondent alleged to have violated a plenary order of protection is presumed to have actual knowledge of the contents of the order if: (1) the respondent has been served with a summons that includes specified language, (2) the respondent has been served with the petition for the protective order, (3) the respondent has been held in default in the order of protection proceeding, and (4) the respondent has been served with an emergency protective order in the same proceeding that grants the same remedy, including any specifics, that the respondent is alleged to have violated. Effective January 1, 2028.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that an officer of the executive branch, a member of the General Assembly, a person whose appointment to office is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, or a person who is the head of a department, commission, board, division, bureau, authority, or other administrative unit within the government of the State who takes office after the effective date of the amendatory Act may not engage in activities at the State level that require registration under the Lobbyist Registration Act until 3 years after leaving office. Currently, officers of the executive branch and members of the General Assembly may not engage in activities at the State level that require registration under the Lobbyist Registration Act during the term of which he or she was elected or appointed until 6 months after leaving office. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that an officer of the executive branch, a member of the General Assembly, a person whose appointment to office is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, or a person who is the head of a department, commission, board, division, bureau, authority, or other administrative unit within the government of the State who takes office after the effective date of the amendatory Act may not engage in activities at the State level that require registration under the Lobbyist Registration Act until 3 years after leaving office. Currently, officers of the executive branch and members of the General Assembly may not engage in activities at the State level that require registration under the Lobbyist Registration Act during the term of which he or she was elected or appointed until 6 months after leaving office. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows an applicant for a driver's license to submit, with the application for a driver's license, documentation confirming an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder so such information may be included on the person's driver's license. Provides that any such documentation is confidential. Defines "autism spectrum disorder" and "intellectual disability".
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows an applicant for a driver's license to submit, with the application for a driver's license, documentation confirming an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder so such information may be included on the person's driver's license. Provides that any such documentation is confidential. Defines "autism spectrum disorder" and "intellectual disability".
Creates the Better Social Media Feeds Act. Provides that a covered online platform that deploys an algorithmic recommender system shall prominently and conspicuously provide on its website, service, or application: (1) a list of each algorithmic recommender system in use by the covered online platform; (2) a description of each input to each algorithmic recommender system; and (3) the weights used in each algorithmic recommender system. Provides that, for all services, products, and features where a covered online platform makes use of an algorithmic recommender system that uses personal data, the algorithmic recommender system shall be configured, by default, to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics. Sets forth provisions concerning covered minors and long-term assessments. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Creates the Better Social Media Feeds Act. Provides that a covered online platform that deploys an algorithmic recommender system shall prominently and conspicuously provide on its website, service, or application: (1) a list of each algorithmic recommender system in use by the covered online platform; (2) a description of each input to each algorithmic recommender system; and (3) the weights used in each algorithmic recommender system. Provides that, for all services, products, and features where a covered online platform makes use of an algorithmic recommender system that uses personal data, the algorithmic recommender system shall be configured, by default, to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics. Sets forth provisions concerning covered minors and long-term assessments. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
States the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income.
States the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual plan of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2029 shall provide coverage for medically prescribed seizure detection devices. Requires all covered seizure detection devices to be approved for use by individuals, and for the choice of device to be made based upon the individual's circumstances and medical needs in consultation with the individual's medical provider. Sets forth provisions prohibiting prior authorization and cost-sharing, as specified. Provides that any group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover, without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement upon the insured, preeclampsia biomarker testing for predictive screening in asymptomatic individuals, or for diagnosis and management when symptoms are present. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage under the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual plan of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2029 shall provide coverage for medically prescribed seizure detection devices. Requires all covered seizure detection devices to be approved for use by individuals, and for the choice of device to be made based upon the individual's circumstances and medical needs in consultation with the individual's medical provider. Sets forth provisions prohibiting prior authorization and cost-sharing, as specified. Provides that any group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover, without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement upon the insured, preeclampsia biomarker testing for predictive screening in asymptomatic individuals, or for diagnosis and management when symptoms are present. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage under the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.
Codifies the Federal Aid Disaster Fund as a federal trust fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys received by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security from a federal department or agency may be deposited into the Trust Fund. Requires interest earned by the investment or deposit of moneys accumulated in the Trust Fund to be deposited into the Trust Fund. Authorizes the Agency to expend any moneys in the Trust Fund for the specific purposes established by the terms and conditions of federal awards received by the Agency and in any amount that the Agency deems necessary to make grants and pay expenses in connection with its emergency management and preparedness programs. Effective immediately.
Codifies the Federal Aid Disaster Fund as a federal trust fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys received by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security from a federal department or agency may be deposited into the Trust Fund. Requires interest earned by the investment or deposit of moneys accumulated in the Trust Fund to be deposited into the Trust Fund. Authorizes the Agency to expend any moneys in the Trust Fund for the specific purposes established by the terms and conditions of federal awards received by the Agency and in any amount that the Agency deems necessary to make grants and pay expenses in connection with its emergency management and preparedness programs. Effective immediately.
Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Provides that no agreement or contract with a local governmental entity may prohibit or discriminate against the use of the State Treasurer's E-Pay program under the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that the local governmental entity has procured. Effective immediately.
Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Provides that no agreement or contract with a local governmental entity may prohibit or discriminate against the use of the State Treasurer's E-Pay program under the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that the local governmental entity has procured. Effective immediately.
Amends the Energy Efficient Building Act. Adds definitions referential to the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. In provisions regarding the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, provides that the commercial components of the Code shall include stretch energy codes with ANSI/IES standards and adoption dates, such that, by no later than December 31, 2029, the Capital Development Board shall create and adopt a stretch energy code with certain lighting standards relating to ANSI/IES standard requirements, light trespass requirements, and other specified lighting requirements. Makes technical changes.
Amends the Energy Efficient Building Act. Adds definitions referential to the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. In provisions regarding the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, provides that the commercial components of the Code shall include stretch energy codes with ANSI/IES standards and adoption dates, such that, by no later than December 31, 2029, the Capital Development Board shall create and adopt a stretch energy code with certain lighting standards relating to ANSI/IES standard requirements, light trespass requirements, and other specified lighting requirements. Makes technical changes.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Excludes from the definition of "implement of husbandry" farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles exceeding 44,000 pounds on any 2 or more axles or 24,000 pounds on any single axle (rather than farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles having a gross weight of more than 36,000 pounds).
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Excludes from the definition of "implement of husbandry" farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles exceeding 44,000 pounds on any 2 or more axles or 24,000 pounds on any single axle (rather than farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles having a gross weight of more than 36,000 pounds).
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for an approved career and technical education course (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Provides that a pupil who satisfies either course requirement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement for one year of music, art, foreign language, career and technical education, or forensic speech. Effective immediately.
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for an approved career and technical education course (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Provides that a pupil who satisfies either course requirement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement for one year of music, art, foreign language, career and technical education, or forensic speech. Effective immediately.
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Specifies that, as used in the Act, "official" includes specified officials of a unit of local government. Modifies "lobby" and "lobbying", as used in the Act, to add illustrative examples and to provide that a person has not communicated for the ultimate purpose of influencing a State or local governmental action solely by submitting an application for a government permit or license or by responding to a government request for proposals or qualifications. Changes the definition "lobbyist", as used in the Act, to mean a natural person who, on behalf of any person other than himself or herself, or as any part of his or her duties as an employee of another, undertakes to influence or lobby for any executive, legislative, or administrative action for State government or a unit of local government, and includes illustrative examples of lobbyists.
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Specifies that, as used in the Act, "official" includes specified officials of a unit of local government. Modifies "lobby" and "lobbying", as used in the Act, to add illustrative examples and to provide that a person has not communicated for the ultimate purpose of influencing a State or local governmental action solely by submitting an application for a government permit or license or by responding to a government request for proposals or qualifications. Changes the definition "lobbyist", as used in the Act, to mean a natural person who, on behalf of any person other than himself or herself, or as any part of his or her duties as an employee of another, undertakes to influence or lobby for any executive, legislative, or administrative action for State government or a unit of local government, and includes illustrative examples of lobbyists.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Tammurra's Act. Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires a public institution of higher education to place contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in each of its facilities in a prominent location that is visible to and accessible by students and staff. Requires a hospital to conspicuously post contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the hospital, either by physical or electronic means, for display in an area of its offices accessible by patients, employees, and visitors. Removes the provisions amending the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Tammurra's Act. Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires a public institution of higher education to place contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in each of its facilities in a prominent location that is visible to and accessible by students and staff. Requires a hospital to conspicuously post contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the hospital, either by physical or electronic means, for display in an area of its offices accessible by patients, employees, and visitors. Removes the provisions amending the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Amends Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a legacy tax credit for businesses that are headquartered in the State. Creates an employee tax credit and a collective bargaining employee tax credit. Effective immediately.
Amends Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a legacy tax credit for businesses that are headquartered in the State. Creates an employee tax credit and a collective bargaining employee tax credit. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds definitions of the terms "construction industry", "employee", and "employer". Makes changes in provisions that establish sanitary safety standards for construction workers who menstruate, express milk, or both. Adds provisions that make it unlawful for an employer to take retaliatory actions or to use a request for an accommodation under the Act as the basis for an adverse employment action. Makes changes in provisions concerning penalties. Specifies that an employer that in good faith provides menstrual products in sealed packaging for employee use as required under the Act shall not be liable in any civil action for injuries resulting from the use of the product, except for willful or wanton conduct by the employer. Provides that the amendatory Act takes effect January 1, 2027 (rather than immediately).
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds definitions of the terms "construction industry", "employee", and "employer". Makes changes in provisions that establish sanitary safety standards for construction workers who menstruate, express milk, or both. Adds provisions that make it unlawful for an employer to take retaliatory actions or to use a request for an accommodation under the Act as the basis for an adverse employment action. Makes changes in provisions concerning penalties. Specifies that an employer that in good faith provides menstrual products in sealed packaging for employee use as required under the Act shall not be liable in any civil action for injuries resulting from the use of the product, except for willful or wanton conduct by the employer. Provides that the amendatory Act takes effect January 1, 2027 (rather than immediately).
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Specifies that the term "detention center facility" includes certain facilities of federal immigration authorities and units of government (rather than only facilities of federal immigration authorities). Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Specifies that the term "detention center facility" includes certain facilities of federal immigration authorities and units of government (rather than only facilities of federal immigration authorities). Effective immediately.
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Inspector General to, at the request of the Secretary of Early Childhood, exercise one or more specified statutory powers as if those powers related to the Department of Early Childhood. Requires the Inspector General to report his or her findings to the Secretary of Early Childhood.
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Inspector General to, at the request of the Secretary of Early Childhood, exercise one or more specified statutory powers as if those powers related to the Department of Early Childhood. Requires the Inspector General to report his or her findings to the Secretary of Early Childhood.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the definition of "adult changing station" by adding references to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Changes the definition of "public building" by adding a requirement that the building be constructed on or after January 1, 2029, allowing the owner or operator of one building or structure located in a place of recreation to designate that building or structure as a public building, and specifying that places of education must be designed to educate 1,500 students or more, excluding school athletic stadiums. Changes the definition of "State-owned building" by adding specified State park facilities. Provides that the owner or operator of each public building built after January 1, 2029 shall have specified duties (rather than the owner of operator of each public building shall have specified duties), including, among other things, installing a minimum of one adult changing station, maintaining and repairing adult changing tables, cleaning adult changing stations with the same frequency as other public restrooms, and providing sufficient floor space around the adult changing table to comply with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. Makes changes to signage requirements, including providing that, except for places of education, the entrance to each restroom must have conspicuous signage indicating the location of adult changing stations and that, for places of education, only the restroom that contains an adult changing station must have such signage. Deletes provisions in the introduced bill requiring that newly constructed or substantially renovated buildings contain and provide access to at least one powered, height-adjustable adult changing table in a single-occupancy restroom. Makes conforming and other changes.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the definition of "adult changing station" by adding references to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Changes the definition of "public building" by adding a requirement that the building be constructed on or after January 1, 2029, allowing the owner or operator of one building or structure located in a place of recreation to designate that building or structure as a public building, and specifying that places of education must be designed to educate 1,500 students or more, excluding school athletic stadiums. Changes the definition of "State-owned building" by adding specified State park facilities. Provides that the owner or operator of each public building built after January 1, 2029 shall have specified duties (rather than the owner of operator of each public building shall have specified duties), including, among other things, installing a minimum of one adult changing station, maintaining and repairing adult changing tables, cleaning adult changing stations with the same frequency as other public restrooms, and providing sufficient floor space around the adult changing table to comply with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. Makes changes to signage requirements, including providing that, except for places of education, the entrance to each restroom must have conspicuous signage indicating the location of adult changing stations and that, for places of education, only the restroom that contains an adult changing station must have such signage. Deletes provisions in the introduced bill requiring that newly constructed or substantially renovated buildings contain and provide access to at least one powered, height-adjustable adult changing table in a single-occupancy restroom. Makes conforming and other changes.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Defines "pathogens of epidemiological concern". Provides that each hospital shall develop and implement comprehensive interventions to prevent and control pathogens of epidemiological concern (instead of multidrug-resistant organisms) that take into consideration guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or recommendations from the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, or the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society for the management of multidrug-resistant organisms in health care settings. Within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, requires each hospital to adopt a policy for preventing and controlling the transmission of pathogens of epidemiological concern. Establishes reporting requirements for hospitals with patients carrying pathogens of epidemiological concern. Repeals the MRSA Screening and Reporting Act.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Defines "pathogens of epidemiological concern". Provides that each hospital shall develop and implement comprehensive interventions to prevent and control pathogens of epidemiological concern (instead of multidrug-resistant organisms) that take into consideration guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or recommendations from the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, or the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society for the management of multidrug-resistant organisms in health care settings. Within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, requires each hospital to adopt a policy for preventing and controlling the transmission of pathogens of epidemiological concern. Establishes reporting requirements for hospitals with patients carrying pathogens of epidemiological concern. Repeals the MRSA Screening and Reporting Act.
Amends the Illinois State University Law. Repeals a provision regarding the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education.
Amends the Illinois State University Law. Repeals a provision regarding the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education.
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines terms. 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 due to the application being submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications of a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications for licensure, including the renewal, endorsement, or restoration of a license submitted by a person who is incarcerated without any additional requirements or delays. Provides that the Department shall issue licenses to, and renew and restore the licenses of, a person who is incarcerated, who has submitted an application, and who otherwise qualifies for licensure. Provides that the Department may waive the 3-year time limitations under specific provisions and any continuing education requirements for a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications of licensure for a person who is incarcerated, including the renewal, endorsement, and restoration of a license, the Department shall consider any relevant experience that was supervised by a licensee in the same manner as training and experience gained in another jurisdiction. Adds provisions concerning apprenticeships and the requirements for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and hair braiding apprenticeship programs. Makes related changes in provisions concerning barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, and hair braider examination, failure to take examination, licensure requirements, and qualifications. Removes the requirement that applicants for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician must complete a specific amount of hours in the respective study before they may take their licensure examination in either barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology. Requires hair braider license applicants to pass an examination authorized by the Department. Provides that individuals who have completed a specific number of hours in an apprentice program for barbering or cosmetology or individuals who have completed apprenticeship programs for estheticians, nail technicians, or hair braiders may qualify for licensure. Makes other changes.
Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines terms. 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 due to the application being submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications of a person who is incarcerated. Provides that the Department shall process applications for licensure, including the renewal, endorsement, or restoration of a license submitted by a person who is incarcerated without any additional requirements or delays. Provides that the Department shall issue licenses to, and renew and restore the licenses of, a person who is incarcerated, who has submitted an application, and who otherwise qualifies for licensure. Provides that the Department may waive the 3-year time limitations under specific provisions and any continuing education requirements for a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications of licensure for a person who is incarcerated, including the renewal, endorsement, and restoration of a license, the Department shall consider any relevant experience that was supervised by a licensee in the same manner as training and experience gained in another jurisdiction. Adds provisions concerning apprenticeships and the requirements for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and hair braiding apprenticeship programs. Makes related changes in provisions concerning barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, and hair braider examination, failure to take examination, licensure requirements, and qualifications. Removes the requirement that applicants for licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician must complete a specific amount of hours in the respective study before they may take their licensure examination in either barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology. Requires hair braider license applicants to pass an examination authorized by the Department. Provides that individuals who have completed a specific number of hours in an apprentice program for barbering or cosmetology or individuals who have completed apprenticeship programs for estheticians, nail technicians, or hair braiders may qualify for licensure. Makes other changes.