IL HB4749

Amends the Illinois Nurse Practice Act to allow the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to temporarily suspend a nursing license without prior hearing if the licensee was not properly credentialed at the time of application.

Licensees must be notified of suspension at their address or email of record and have 30 days to request Board review by submitting written evidence of their qualifications.

The Board reviews evidence at its next regularly scheduled meeting and recommends to the Director whether to withdraw the license or lift the suspension with conditions.

License withdrawal for lack of qualifications does not constitute formal discipline and does not bar the individual from reapplying if they later meet qualifications.

Separate disciplinary proceedings may still be initiated based on Board recommendations or Department findings.