HB2957 Summary

• Extends the sunset date for the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030.

• Changes landscape architecture regulation from full licensure to title protection only, preventing unlicensed individuals from using the title "landscape architect" without being registered by the Department.

• Modifies the Illinois Landscape Architect Registration Board composition and duties, including adding a new section on board member immunity from liability for disciplinary actions.

• Updates various procedural and administrative requirements including email address maintenance, electronic application submissions, and clarifies grounds for discipline and investigation procedures.

• Removes the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act from the January 1, 2020 repeal list under the Regulatory Sunset Act and creates a new repeal date of January 1, 2030.