Bill Title: Creates the Universal Recognition of Licenses Act. Defines "board". Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-16 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
[HB5608 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Introduced | 2024-02-09 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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| No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB5608 |
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