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SB 2207

Failure to register; enable revocation of bond by increasing criminal penalty.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael McLendon

Would require 1-hour human-trafficking training for licensed health pros renewing on/after Jan 1, 2026; DFPR to issue rules; grants good-faith immunity to reporters and providers.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2207

Summary — SB 2207 (2025)

Title: Failure to register; enable revocation of bond by increasing criminal penalty.
Status: Died in Committee

Overview / Purpose

SB 2207 would have added two provisions to Illinois law: (1) a continuing‑education requirement that requires certain health care professionals to complete human‑trafficking recognition/reporting training as part of license/registration renewal; and (2) expanded liability protections under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act for persons and entities who report, investigate, assess, or provide services related to suspected human trafficking. The bill would have given the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) rulemaking authority to implement the training requirement.

Statutory changes proposed:
- Adds 20 ILCS 2105/2105‑15.8 (continuing education; human trafficking training)
- Adds 740 ILCS 128/50 (reports/agency good faith standard under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act)

Key provisions

  • Definition: “Health care professional” = persons licensed/registered by DFPR under the Medical Practice Act (1987), Nurse Practice Act (1987), Physician Assistant Practice Act (1987), Respiratory Care Practice Act, or persons licensed/registered by the Department of Public Health under the EMS Systems Act.
  • Continuing education mandate: For renewals on or after January 1, 2026, health care professionals who have continuing education (CE) requirements must complete at least a one‑hour course on recognition and reporting of human trafficking. That one hour may count toward existing CE minimums; equivalent human‑trafficking training completed for other state licensure/certification/ institutional requirements may also be credited.
  • Rulemaking: DFPR may adopt implementing rules for the training requirement.
  • Immunity/good‑faith presumption: Any person, institution, or agency that in good faith (a) makes a report, (b) provides information/records, (c) participates in an investigation or authorized assessment, (d) takes photographs or x‑rays during authorized assessments, or (e) provides assessment/intervention/administrative services as authorized under the Act would be immune from civil, criminal, or other liability for actions taken in consequence of those activities. The good faith of reporters/participants would be presumed in any proceeding.

Who would be affected

  • Health care professionals subject to CE requirements under the named licensing acts (physicians, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory care practitioners, and EMS providers).
  • Hospitals, clinics, EMS agencies, clinicians, and any entities participating in reporting, assessing, or investigating suspected human trafficking.
  • Agencies receiving trafficking reports and providers of authorized assessment/intervention services (they would receive explicit immunity protections).

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced in the 104th General Assembly (filed Feb 7 / received Mar 11, 2025 per record).
  • Advanced through committee hearings and was reported favorably at times, and passed the Senate on April 24, 2025.
  • Ultimately listed as “Died In Committee” (final status provided).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Likely increase in mandatory awareness training among front‑line health care licensees beginning with renewals on/after Jan 1, 2026.
  • The immunity and good‑faith presumption could lower legal risk for reporters and service providers, potentially encouraging reporting and interagency cooperation, but may raise questions about civil‑rights safeguards and evidentiary standards in later proceedings.
  • DFPR rulemaking could affect the content, delivery format, acceptable providers, and documentation required to receive CE credit.

(Prepared as an objective summary of the bill text and legislative actions; the bill did not become law.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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