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IL HB4609
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Olickal
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AI Summary
- Illinois ratifies and joins the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state
- Applicants for physical therapy licensure must submit fingerprints for criminal background checks through the Illinois State Police and FBI databases
- The compact privilege allows licensees with unencumbered licenses to practice in remote member states where the patient is located, subject to that state's laws and regulations
- Licensees must have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, pay applicable fees, and meet jurisprudence requirements to exercise compact privileges
- The bill establishes Illinois's participation in the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, a national body that maintains a data system for licensure information and coordinates interstate regulation
Legislative Description
PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT
Last Action
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Licenses3/12/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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