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IL HB4863
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janet Yang Rohr
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act to expand approved continuing education activities for license renewal.
- Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to permit continuing education credits for verified attendance at lectures, courses, or workshops at local, regional, national, or international conferences in speech-language pathology, audiology, or related disciplines.
- Allows credits for attending lectures, workshops, or in-service programs that meet criteria in the Illinois Administrative Code (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1465.85).
- Permits continuing education credits for professionals who present at lectures, workshops, or in-service programs to audiences of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, or related professionals.
- Existing requirements remain unchanged: speech-language pathologists must complete 20 clock hours (including 1 hour of ethics) and audiologists must complete 20 clock hours (including 2 hours of ethics/legal training) per 2-year licensing cycle.
Legislative Description
SPEECH LANGUAGE CONTINUING ED
Last Action
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Licenses3/4/2026
Rules2/6/2026
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