Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB5430      — PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAMS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Nurse Practice Act. In provisions concerning registered professional nurse licensure by examination, provides that, prior to September 1, 2029 (rather than September 1, 2026), no professional nursing program shall be placed on probationary status for failing to reach a licensure examination passage rate of less than 75%.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5430      do?
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. In provisions concerning registered professional nurse licensure by examination, provides that, prior to September 1, 2029 (rather than September 1, 2026), no professional nursing program shall be placed on probationary status for failing to reach a licensure examination passage rate of less than 75%.
Who sponsors HB5430     ?
HB5430      is sponsored by Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5430     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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