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HB 3347

OMA-DFPR LICENSING BOARD

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Chung

HB 3347 modifies Illinois DFPR licensing board operations for occupational/medical professionals, currently pending committee review since February filing.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3347

Legislative bill overview

HB 3347 appears to establish or modify licensing board authority within Illinois's Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR), specifically related to OMA (likely the Occupational and Medical Arts field). The bill has undergone procedural routing through multiple committees but the specific regulatory changes are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Licensing board modifications directly affect professional practitioners' ability to operate, consumer protections in regulated industries, and the state's regulatory framework. Changes to licensing standards, fees, or board composition can impact thousands of professionals and the public they serve.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulatory authority - Whether the board's expanded or modified powers appropriately balance professional oversight with avoiding excessive regulatory burden
  • Licensing requirements and grandfathering - How existing practitioners are affected by any new standards and whether transition periods are adequate
  • Board composition and appointment - Who appoints board members and whether all stakeholder groups (practitioners, consumers, public interest) have sufficient representation

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

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