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SB 2496

PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET

104th Regular Session Introduced by Suzy Glowiak Hilton and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois extends physical therapy licensing regulation through sunset clause renewal, maintaining state oversight and consumer protections for the profession.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0154
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Bill Summary · SB 2496

Legislative bill overview

SB 2496 is an Illinois law that extends the sunset provision for the Physical Therapy Act, allowing the state's regulation of physical therapists to continue beyond its scheduled expiration date. The bill includes various provisions that became effective on August 1, 2025, with additional provisions taking effect January 1, 2026.

Why is this important

Sunset clauses require legislatures to periodically reauthorize regulations; without this bill, Illinois's physical therapy licensing and oversight would have expired, potentially creating a regulatory vacuum for the profession. This renewal ensures continued consumer protection, licensing standards, and professional oversight for physical therapists practicing in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice debates: Physical therapy scope-of-practice expansions remain contentious between PTs and physicians, and renewal could have shifted these boundaries without public visibility
  • Regulatory burden: Professional licensing renewal may increase compliance costs for practitioners, which some argue stifles workforce entry
  • Legislative transparency: The staggered effective dates (August vs. January) suggest complex provisions that warrant scrutiny regarding what changed in the regulatory framework

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

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