HB3683 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET
Last Action
4/11/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.36  
5 ILCS 80/4.41 new  
225 ILCS 90/0.05  
225 ILCS 90/1  from Ch. 111, par. 4251
225 ILCS 90/1.1 new  
225 ILCS 90/1.2  
225 ILCS 90/1.5  
225 ILCS 90/2  from Ch. 111, par. 4252
225 ILCS 90/3  from Ch. 111, par. 4253
225 ILCS 90/4  from Ch. 111, par. 4254
225 ILCS 90/6  from Ch. 111, par. 4256
225 ILCS 90/8  from Ch. 111, par. 4258
225 ILCS 90/8.1  from Ch. 111, par. 4258.1
225 ILCS 90/8.5  
225 ILCS 90/11  from Ch. 111, par. 4261
225 ILCS 90/12  from Ch. 111, par. 4262
225 ILCS 90/15  from Ch. 111, par. 4265
225 ILCS 90/16  from Ch. 111, par. 4266
225 ILCS 90/16.1  
225 ILCS 90/17  from Ch. 111, par. 4267
225 ILCS 90/18  from Ch. 111, par. 4268
225 ILCS 90/19  from Ch. 111, par. 4269
225 ILCS 90/19.5  
225 ILCS 90/22  from Ch. 111, par. 4272
225 ILCS 90/23  from Ch. 111, par. 4273
225 ILCS 90/24  from Ch. 111, par. 4274
225 ILCS 90/25  from Ch. 111, par. 4275
225 ILCS 90/25.5 new  
225 ILCS 90/26  from Ch. 111, par. 4276
225 ILCS 90/29  from Ch. 111, par. 4279
225 ILCS 90/31  from Ch. 111, par. 4281
225 ILCS 90/36  from Ch. 111, par. 4286
225 ILCS 90/32.1 rep.  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative intent; definitions; physical therapy services; dry needling; licensure requirements; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; duties and functions of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board; qualifications for licensure; license applications; examinations; restoration of expired licenses; inactive licenses; fees and returned checks; disciplinary actions; violations; investigations and hearings; confidentiality; and temporary suspension of a license. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record. Makes other changes. Provides that the provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
In provisions concerning dry needling, provides that "dry needling" does not include the teaching or application of acupuncture described by needle retention or the application of retained electric stimulation leads.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
3/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
3/19/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee