IL SB2496

Extends the sunset date for the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031, allowing the regulatory framework for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to continue

Transfers regulatory authority references from "Director" to "Secretary" throughout the Act, reflecting the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's administrative structure

Adds requirements for licensees to maintain an "address of record" and "email address of record" with the Department, with updates required within 14 days of any change

Establishes a $50 fine for returned checks or payments, with automatic license termination if fees and fines are not paid within 30 days after notification

Makes technical and gender-neutral language updates throughout the Act, replacing gendered pronouns with neutral alternatives such as "the person" or "the licensee"