Bill Text: IL HB1365 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-14 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan [HB1365 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HB1365-Introduced.html

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB1365 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
225 ILCS 15/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5356
225 ILCS 15/10.5 new
225 ILCS 20/9 from Ch. 111, par. 6359
225 ILCS 20/9A from Ch. 111, par. 6359A
225 ILCS 20/9B new
225 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 111, par. 6361
225 ILCS 55/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20
225 ILCS 55/43 new
225 ILCS 56/60
225 ILCS 56/63 new
225 ILCS 107/47 new
225 ILCS 107/50
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Establishes temporary licenses for social workers, professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, music therapists, and clinical psychologists whose license application is pending and creates termination conditions for such licenses. Removes good moral character standards as qualification requirements for the licensing of social workers and music therapists. Creates procedures for placing a license on inactive status for social workers and professional counselors. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must allow reasonable exam accommodations for licensed marriage and family therapists and clinical psychologists whose primary language is not English if a test in the therapist's or psychologist's primary language is not available.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning regulation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act is
amended by changing Section 6 and by adding Section 10.5 as
follows:
(225 ILCS 15/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 5356)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
Sec. 6. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
Department shall:
(1) Authorize examinations to ascertain the
qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure as
clinical psychologists and pass upon the qualifications of
applicants for reciprocal licensure. All examinations,
either conducted or authorized, must allow reasonable
accommodations for an applicant whose primary language is
not English if an examination in the applicant's primary
language is not available. All examinations either
conducted or authorized must comply with all
communication, access, and reasonable modification
requirements in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.

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(2) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue
or renew or to revoke licenses or suspend, place on
probation, or reprimand persons licensed under the
provisions of this Act, and to refuse to issue or to
suspend or to revoke or to refuse to renew licenses or to
place on probation or reprimand such persons licensed
under the provisions of this Act.
(3) Adopt rules and regulations required for the
administration of this Act.
(4) Prescribe forms to be issued for the
administration and enforcement of this Act.
(5) Conduct investigations related to possible
violations of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 99-572, eff. 7-15-16.)
(225 ILCS 15/10.5 new)
Sec. 10.5. Practice pending licensure.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
Department to release information regarding the application's
status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
application has been received, which may be proven by the
applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
Department's license application screen that shows that the
application is pending.

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(b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
Department that, based upon review of the application and
supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
Section 10. The Clinical Social Work and Social Work
Practice Act is amended by changing Sections 9, 9A, and 11 and
by adding Section 9B as follows:
(225 ILCS 20/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 6359)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 9. Qualifications for clinical social worker license.
A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a clinical social
worker if that person:
(1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
(2) has not is of good moral character. In determining
good moral character, the Department may take into
consideration whether the applicant was engaged in conduct
or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline
under this Act;
(3)(a) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
Department that subsequent to securing a master's degree

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in social work from an approved program the applicant has
successfully completed at least 3,000 hours of
satisfactory, supervised clinical professional
experience; or
(b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department
that such applicant has received a doctor's degree in
social work from an approved program and has completed at
least 2,000 hours of satisfactory, supervised clinical
professional experience subsequent to the degree;
(4) has passed the examination for the practice of
clinical social work as authorized by the Department or
has completed the examination alternative set forth in
Section 8.2; and
(5) has paid the required fees.
(Source: P.A. 103-433, eff. 1-1-24.)
(225 ILCS 20/9A) (from Ch. 111, par. 6359A)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 9A. Qualifications for license as licensed social
worker. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a
licensed social worker if that person:
(1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
(2) has not engaged in conduct or actions that would
constitute grounds for discipline under this Act is of
good moral character, as defined in subsection (2) of
Section 9;

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(3)(a) has a degree from a graduate program of social
work approved by the Department; or
(b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate
program approved by the Department and has successfully
completed at least 3 years of supervised professional
experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as
established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed
social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is
available, then supervised professional experience may
include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as
defined by rule;
(4) (blank); and
(5) has paid the required fees.
(Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22.)
(225 ILCS 20/9B new)
Sec. 9B. Practice pending licensure.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
Department to release information regarding the application's
status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
application has been received, which may be proven by the
applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
Department's license application screen that shows that the
application is pending.

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(b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
Department that, based upon review of the application and
supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
(225 ILCS 20/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 6361)
(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-1048)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 11. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
military service; inactive status.
(a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The
licensee may renew a license during the 60-day period
preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee and
by demonstrating compliance with any continuing education
requirements. The Department shall adopt rules establishing
minimum requirements of continuing education and means for
verification of the completion of the continuing education
requirements. The Department may, by rule, specify
circumstances under which the continuing education
requirements may be waived.
(a-5) A social worker who notifies the Department in

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writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may elect
to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
payment of renewal fees until the social worker notifies the
Department in writing of his or her intent to restore the
license. A social worker requesting restoration from inactive
status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and
shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in
this Section.
A social worker whose license is on inactive status shall
not practice in the State of Illinois. A person who practices
social work while his or her license is lapsed or on inactive
status shall be considered to be practicing without a license,
which shall be grounds for discipline under this Act.
(b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored,
including, if appropriate, evidence which is satisfactory to
the Department certifying the active practice of clinical
social work or social work in another jurisdiction and by
paying the required fee.
(b-5) If the person has not maintained an active practice
in another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the
Department, the Department shall determine the person's
fitness to resume active status. The Department may also

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require the person to complete a specific period of evaluated
clinical social work or social work experience and may require
successful completion of an examination for clinical social
workers.
(b-7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any
person whose license expired while on active duty with the
armed forces of the United States, while called into service
or training with the State Militia or in training or education
under the supervision of the United States government prior to
induction into the military service may have his or her
license restored without paying any renewal fees if, within 2
years after the honorable termination of that service,
training or education, except under conditions other than
honorable, the Department is furnished with satisfactory
evidence that the person has been so engaged and that the
service, training or education has been so terminated.
(c) A license to practice shall not be denied any
applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
(d) (Blank).
(e) (Blank).
(f) (Blank).
(g) The Department shall indicate on each license the
academic degree of the licensee.
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the

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following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
(b) and (b-5) are suspended for any licensed clinical social
worker who has had no disciplinary action taken against his or
her license in this State or in any other jurisdiction during
the entire period of licensure: proof of fitness,
certification of active practice in another jurisdiction, and
the payment of a fee or renewal fee. An individual may not
restore his or her license in accordance with this subsection
more than once.
(Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22.)
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-1048)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 11. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
military service; inactive status.
(a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The
licensee may renew a license during the 60-day period
preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee and
by demonstrating compliance with any continuing education
requirements. The Department shall adopt rules establishing
minimum requirements of continuing education and means for
verification of the completion of the continuing education
requirements. The Department may, by rule, specify
circumstances under which the continuing education

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requirements may be waived.
(a-5) A social worker who notifies the Department in
writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may elect
to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
payment of renewal fees until the social worker notifies the
Department in writing of his or her intent to restore the
license. A social worker requesting restoration from inactive
status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and
shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in
this Section.
A social worker whose license is on inactive status shall
not practice in the State of Illinois. A person who practices
social work while his or her license is lapsed or on inactive
status shall be considered to be practicing without a license,
which shall be grounds for discipline under this Act.
(b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored,
including, if appropriate, evidence which is satisfactory to
the Department certifying the active practice of clinical
social work or social work in another jurisdiction and by
paying the required fee.
(b-5) If the person has not maintained an active practice
in another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the

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Department, the Department shall determine the person's
fitness to resume active status. The Department may also
require the person to complete a specific period of evaluated
clinical social work or social work experience and may require
successful completion of an examination for clinical social
workers.
(b-7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any
person whose license expired while on active duty with the
armed forces of the United States, while called into service
or training with the State Militia or in training or education
under the supervision of the United States government prior to
induction into the military service may have the person's
license restored without paying any renewal fees if, within 2
years after the honorable termination of that service,
training or education, except under conditions other than
honorable, the Department is furnished with satisfactory
evidence that the person has been so engaged and that the
service, training or education has been so terminated.
(c) A license to practice shall not be denied any
applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
(d) (Blank).
(e) (Blank).
(f) (Blank).
(g) The Department shall indicate on each license the

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academic degree of the licensee.
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
(b) and (b-5) are suspended for any licensed clinical social
worker who has had no disciplinary action taken against the
licensed clinical social worker's license in this State or in
any other jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure:
proof of fitness, certification of active practice in another
jurisdiction, and the payment of a fee or renewal fee. An
individual may not restore the individual's license in
accordance with this subsection more than once.
(Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
103-1048, eff. 1-1-25.)
Section 15. The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act
is amended by changing Section 20 and by adding Section 43 as
follows:
(225 ILCS 55/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 8351-20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to
the provisions of this Act, the Department shall exercise the
following functions, powers, and duties:
(a) Conduct or authorize examinations to ascertain the
fitness and qualifications of applicants for licensure and

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issue licenses to those who are found to be fit and
qualified.
(b) Adopt rules required for the administration of
this Act, including, but not limited to, rules for a
method of examination of candidates and for determining
approved graduate programs. All examinations, either
conducted or authorized, must allow reasonable
accommodations for an applicant whose primary language is
not English if an examination in the applicant's primary
language is not available. All examinations either
conducted or authorized must comply with all
communication, access, and reasonable modification
requirements in Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.
(b-5) Prescribe forms to be issued for the
administration and enforcement of this Act consistent with
and reflecting the requirements of this Act and rules
adopted pursuant to this Act.
(c) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue
or renew licenses or to revoke, suspend, place on
probation, or reprimand persons licensed under the
provisions of this Act.
(d) Conduct investigations related to possible
violations of this Act.
The Board may make recommendations on matters relating to

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continuing education, including the number of hours necessary
for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet the
requirements, and acceptable course content.
(Source: P.A. 100-372, eff. 8-25-17.)
(225 ILCS 55/43 new)
Sec. 43. Practice pending licensure.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
Department to release information regarding the application's
status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
application has been received, which may be proven by the
applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
Department's license application screen that shows that the
application is pending.
(b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
Department that, based upon review of the application and
supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
Section 20. The Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act

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is amended by changing Section 60 and by adding Section 63 as
follows:
(225 ILCS 56/60)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 60. Qualifications for licensure.
(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to an applicant
for a professional music therapist license if the applicant
has completed and submitted an application form in the manner
as the Secretary prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees,
and evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that:
(1) the applicant has received a baccalaureate degree
or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, as defined
by the Department;
(2) the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
(3) the applicant is of good moral character. In
determining moral character under this paragraph, the
Department may take into consideration whether the
applicant has not engaged in conduct or activities which
would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act;
and
(4) the applicant provides proof of passing an exam
determined by the Department or provides proof that the
applicant holds a current music therapist credential as
determined by the Department.
(Source: P.A. 102-993, eff. 5-27-22.)

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(225 ILCS 56/63 new)
Sec. 63. Practice pending licensure.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
Department to release information regarding the application's
status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
application has been received, which may be proven by the
applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
Department's license application screen that shows that the
application is pending.
(b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
Department that, based upon review of the application and
supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
Section 25. The Professional Counselor and Clinical
Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act is amended
by changing Section 50 and by adding Section 47 as follows:
(225 ILCS 107/47 new)

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Sec. 47. Practice pending licensure.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this Act shall be
authorized to temporarily practice under supervision pending
issuance of a license if: (1) the applicant authorizes the
Department to release information regarding the application's
status; and (2) the Department acknowledges that the
application has been received, which may be proven by the
applicant providing the employer with a copy of the
Department's license application screen that shows that the
application is pending.
(b) Temporary authorization to practice under this Section
shall immediately terminate upon: (1) a determination by the
Department that, based upon review of the application and
supporting documents, the applicant does not meet the
requirements for licensure; (2) a determination by the
Department that the applicant has engaged in conduct or
actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under
this Act; or (3) the issuance of a permanent license.
(225 ILCS 107/50)
(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-715)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 50. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
military service; inactive status.
(a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. As a

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condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall be
required to complete continuing education in accordance with
rules established by the Department and pay the current
renewal fee.
(a-5) A professional counselor who notifies the Department
in writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may
elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
payment of renewal fees until the professional counselor
notifies the Department in writing of his or her intent to
restore the license. Any professional counselor requesting
restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the
renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license
as provided in this Section.
A professional counselor whose license is on inactive
status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A person
who practices professional counseling while his or her license
is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be
practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for
discipline under this Act.
(b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
of fitness acceptable to the Department, to have the license
restored, including, if appropriate, evidence which is
satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice

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of professional counseling or clinical professional counseling
in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
(c) If the person has not maintained an active practice in
another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the Department,
the Department shall determine, by rule, the person's fitness
to resume active status and shall establish procedures and
requirements for restoration.
(d) However, any person whose license expired while he or
she was (i) in federal service on active duty with the armed
forces of the United States or the State Militia or (ii) in
training or education under the supervision of the United
States government prior to induction into the military service
may have his or her license restored without paying any lapsed
renewal fees if, within 2 years after the honorable
termination of such service, training, or education, the
Department is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the
person has been so engaged and that such service, training, or
education has been so terminated.
(e) A license to practice shall not be denied any
applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
(f) (Blank).
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections

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(b), (c), and (f) are suspended for any licensed clinical
professional counselor who has had no disciplinary action
taken against his or her license in this State or in any other
jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure: proof of
fitness, certification of active practice in another
jurisdiction, and the payment of a renewal fee. An individual
may not restore his or her license in accordance with this
subsection more than once.
(Source: P.A. 102-878, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-715)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 50. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in
military service; inactive status.
(a) The expiration date and renewal period for each
license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. As a
condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall be
required to complete continuing education in accordance with
rules established by the Department and pay the current
renewal fee.
(a-5) A professional counselor who notifies the Department
in writing, through forms prescribed by the Department, may
elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall,
subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from
payment of renewal fees until the professional counselor

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notifies the Department in writing of his or her intent to
restore the license. Any professional counselor requesting
restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the
renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license
as provided in this Section.
A professional counselor whose license is on inactive
status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A person
who practices professional counseling while his or her license
is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be
practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for
discipline under this Act.
(b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who
has a license on inactive status may have it restored by
submitting an application to the Department and filing proof
of fitness acceptable to the Department, to have the license
restored, including, if appropriate, evidence which is
satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice
of professional counseling or clinical professional counseling
in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
(c) If the person has not maintained an active practice in
another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the Department,
the Department shall determine, by rule, the person's fitness
to resume active status and shall establish procedures and
requirements for restoration.
(d) However, any person whose license expired while he or
she was (i) in federal service on active duty with the armed

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forces of the United States or the State Militia or (ii) in
training or education under the supervision of the United
States government prior to induction into the military service
may have his or her license restored without paying any lapsed
renewal fees if, within 2 years after the honorable
termination of such service, training, or education, the
Department is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the
person has been so engaged and that such service, training, or
education has been so terminated.
(e) A license to practice shall not be denied any
applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
national origin, real or perceived immigration status,
political beliefs or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation,
or physical impairment.
(f) (Blank).
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
following requirements for restoration of an inactive or
expired license of 5 years or less as set forth in subsections
(b), (c), and (f) are suspended for any licensed clinical
professional counselor who has had no disciplinary action
taken against his or her license in this State or in any other
jurisdiction during the entire period of licensure: proof of
fitness, certification of active practice in another
jurisdiction, and the payment of a renewal fee. An individual
may not restore his or her license in accordance with this
subsection more than once.

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(Source: P.A. 102-878, eff. 1-1-23; 102-1053, eff. 6-10-22;
103-154, eff. 6-30-23; 103-715, eff. 1-1-25.)