Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 5110 — SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR-LICENSE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0766

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall (rather than may) issue a license as a clinical social worker, social worker, professional counselor, or clinical professional counselor, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements under the Act or to any person who, at the time of his or her licensure, possessed individual qualifications that were substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State. Requires the Department to issue the license not more than 60 days after a completed application is received by the Department. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 5110 involve a shift from the "Engrossed" version to the "Enrolled" version, which typically signifies the final text approved by the legislature. This transition often means that the bill has passed through all necessary reviews and is ready for the governor's signature. The importance of this change lies in ensuring that the bill reflects all revisions and final agreements made during the legislative process, which can help clarify its intent and implementation.

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HB5110 Engrossed LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
HB5110 Enrolled LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
An individual applying for licensure as a clinical social worker who has been licensed at the independent level in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of completion of the education and supervised clinical professional experience required in paragraph (3) of Section 9 HB5110 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b and proof of passage of the examination required in paragraph (4) of Section 9.
An individual applying for licensure as a clinical social worker who has been licensed at the independent level in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of completion of the education and supervised clinical professional experience required in paragraph (3) of Section 9 HB5110 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b and proof of passage of the examination required in paragraph (4) of Section 9.
The Department may issue a license as a licensed marriage and family therapist, without the required HB5110 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another state if the requirements for licensure in that state are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Act or to a person who, at the time of his or her application for licensure, possessed individual qualifications that were substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State.
The Department may issue a license as a licensed marriage and family therapist, without the required HB5110 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another state if the requirements for licensure in that state are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Act or to a person who, at the time of his or her application for licensure, possessed individual qualifications that were substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State.
If the process has not been HB5110 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b completed within the 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
If the process has not been HB5110 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b completed within the 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
An individual applying for licensure as a clinical professional counselor who has been licensed independent level in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of HB5110 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b completion of the supervised employment or experience required in subsection (b) of Section 45.
An individual applying for licensure as a clinical professional counselor who has been licensed independent level in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of HB5110 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 19031 XWW 34285 b completion of the supervised employment or experience required in subsection (b) of Section 45.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0766

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2019

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 042-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2018

  8. Second Reading

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2018

  10. Do Pass Licensed Activities and Pensions; 009-000-000

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  12. Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  17. Arrive in Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  20. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Mental Health Committee; 013-000-000

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Mental Health Committee

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  35. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  36. Do Pass / Short Debate Mental Health Committee; 022-000-000

  37. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  38. Assigned to Mental Health Committee

  39. Referred to Rules Committee

  40. First Reading

  41. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang

Sponsors

  • Lou Lang · Cosponsor
  • Pamela J. Althoff · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Lou Lang
  • Pamela J. Althoff

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 250010
Democrat 10005
Republican 7002
Total 420017
% of votes cast 71%0%0%29%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Not Voting
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
McCarter — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Martinez — Yea
McCann — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Haine — Yea
Landek — Yea
Brady — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Harris — Not Voting
Oberweis — Yea
Cullerton — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Steans — Yea
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Muñoz — Not Voting
Nybo — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Not Voting
Sandoval — Not Voting
Schimpf — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Third Reading

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay · 18 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 630011
Republican 10002
Democrat 27005
Total 1000018
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Not Voting
Breen — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Frese — Yea
Lang — Yea
Long — Yea
Sente — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Brady — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Unes — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Jones — Yea
Davis — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Connor — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Madigan — Not Voting
Williams — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Finnie, Natalie — Yea
Sauer — Not Voting
Olsen — Yea
Hernandez — Not Voting
Wheeler, Barbara — Not Voting
Welter — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Not Voting
Durkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Not Voting
Ives — Not Voting
Jimenez — Yea
Phillips — Not Voting
Pritchard — Yea
Reis — Not Voting
Riley — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Not Voting
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Not Voting
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5110 do?
Amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall (rather than may) issue a license as a clinical social worker, social worker, professional counselor, or clinical professional counselor, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements under the Act or to any person who, at the time of his or her licensure, possessed individual qualifications that were substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State. Requires the Department to issue the license not more than 60 days after a completed application is received by the Department. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5110?
HB 5110 is sponsored by Lou Lang and Pamela J. Althoff.
What is the current status of HB 5110?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.
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