Bill
HB 2738
HB 2738 caps renewal fees for DFPR licenses at 50% of the initial issuance fee, reducing renewal costs for licensees but potentially lowering agency revenue.
Short summary
HB 2738 would limit renewal application fees for professional licenses regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Specifically, it would require that the renewal application fee for any license issued by the Division of Professional Regulation be no greater than one‑half (50%) of the initial issuance application fee for the same license class at the time of renewal.
Key provisions
- Statutory change: Adds a new section to the Department of Professional Regulation Law (20 ILCS 2105/2105‑410).
- Fee cap: “Notwithstanding any other provision” (i.e., superseding conflicting statutes), the renewal application fee for a license issued by the Division shall be no higher than one‑half of the application fee charged for initial issuance of that same license class at the time the renewal is processed.
- Scope: Applies to all licensing acts under the purview of the DFPR’s Division of Professional Regulation (i.e., professions and occupations regulated by DFPR).
Who is affected
- Licensees regulated by DFPR’s Division of Professional Regulation (e.g., professionals in health care, construction trades, financial services and other DFPR‑regulated occupations).
- DFPR/Division of Professional Regulation finances and program funds — fee revenues from renewals would be reduced for affected license classes unless offset by statutory fee changes elsewhere.
- Consumers/clients indirectly — potential effects on regulatory program resources that fund license oversight, inspections, complaint handling and enforcement.
Potential impacts and considerations
- Cost reduction for renewing licensees: renewal costs would fall relative to current renewal fees where those exceed 50% of the initial application fee.
- State/agency revenue: lower renewal fees could reduce DFPR revenue dedicated to licensing program administration unless the Division increases initial issuance fees or receives appropriations to offset the difference.
- Administrative/legal interaction: Because the provision is framed “notwithstanding any other provision,” it may override existing fee authorizations in other licensing statutes; implementation may require rule changes or statutory adjustments.
- No effective date or fiscal note included in the text provided — fiscal impact would depend on the number of licensees and current fee structures across professions.
Procedural status and timeline (as provided)
- Introduced by Rep. Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer (filed Feb 5–6, 2025 in the document provided).
- Bill text cites 20 ILCS 2105/2105‑410 (new).
- Recorded procedural entries in the materials include readings and committee referrals in February–March 2025 and an entry “Rule 19(a) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee” (3/21/2025). (Some entries in the supplied materials appear to combine or conflict with unrelated legislative text from another state and contain inconsistent action notes; the core DFPR fee provision and sponsor above reflect the Illinois HB 2738 content.)
Notes / next steps
- Check the official Illinois General Assembly website or legislative clerk for authoritative, current status, committee actions, fiscal notes and any amendments.
- Monitor for fiscal impact statements and any amendments that define effective date, carve outs for specific license classes, or authorize compensating fee changes for initial issuance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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