SB3488 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989 by removing the word "licensed" before "architect" in multiple sections to clarify that architects do not need to be licensed to perform certain activities like supervising employees or working as project representatives.

• Modifies professional design firm registration requirements to allow sole proprietorships owned by Illinois licensed design professionals (architects, structural engineers, professional engineers, or land surveyors) to operate under assumed business names with registration compliance.

• Establishes a new confidentiality provision (Section 37.5) requiring the Department to maintain examination and investigation information as confidential, with disclosure only to law enforcement, regulatory agencies with appropriate interest, or parties with lawful subpoenas.

• Extends the examination validity period from 3 years to 5 years for applicants to successfully complete all required examinations, and provides one year from notification of successful completion to apply for a license.

• Makes technical corrections throughout the Act regarding grammar and terminology, including changes to board member qualifications and managing agent designation language.