Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5608

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Universal Recognition of Licenses Act. Defines "board". Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2024	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs
2/9/2024	House	First Reading
2/9/2024	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/12/2024	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
3/19/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
3/20/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
4/5/2024	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/16/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

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