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HB 3812

Relating to school nursing.

2025 Regular Session

HB 3812 waives DFPR license renewal fees for earners under $50,000 annually, proven by a W-2 or similar doc; applies to all DFPR licenses, effective 9/1/2025.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3812

Summary — HB 3812 (DFPR License Renewal Fee Waiver)

Status: Enacted — Signed by Governor 6/20/2025; effective 9/1/2025
Statute added: 20 ILCS 2105/2105-410 (new)

Purpose

HB 3812 creates an income-based waiver of license renewal fees administered by the Division of Professional Regulation (Department of Financial and Professional Regulation). The intent is to relieve lower‑income licensed professionals of renewal-fee obligations by allowing a waiver when the applicant’s prior‑year total annual income was under $50,000.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new Section 2105‑410 to the Department of Professional Regulation Law.
  • Fee waiver: When a licensee applies to renew any license, the Department shall "deem the licensee's renewal fee to have been paid" if the licensee provides proof that their total annual income for the preceding calendar year was less than $50,000. Practically, this waives the renewal fee for qualifying applicants.
  • Notice on forms: Renewal forms adopted by the Division must include language informing licensees that the renewal fee will be deemed paid if they can prove prior-year income below $50,000.
  • Proof standard: A W‑2 form or a similar tax document indicating total annual income under $50,000 for the preceding calendar year is sufficient evidence.

Who is affected

  • All individuals required to renew professional licenses under the Division of Professional Regulation (DFPR/Department referenced in the bill) are covered. The language applies broadly to "a licensee" renewing "a license," without listing professions, so it would affect licensees across all DFPR-regulated occupations unless otherwise limited by administrative rules or subsequent statutory interpretation.

Administrative and fiscal considerations

  • Revenue impact: The waiver will reduce renewal-fee revenue to the Department; the bill does not specify offsets or appropriations.
  • Administrative implementation: DFPR must update renewal forms and procedures to accept and verify W‑2s or similar documents. This may require staff time and minor procedural changes.
  • Verification and fraud risk: The bill requires submission of tax documentation (W‑2 or similar) as sufficient evidence; further verification procedures are not specified.

Legislative and effective timeline

  • Introduced: 2/18/2025 (Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer)
  • Passed both chambers and enrolled: May 2025
  • Sent to Governor: 5/30/2025; Signed: 6/20/2025
  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Practical notes

  • The waiver is retrospective — it looks at the licensee’s total annual income in the preceding calendar year.
  • The statute uses a clear $50,000 threshold and specifies acceptable documentation (W‑2 or similar tax document).
  • Agencies will need to determine how "total annual income" is interpreted (e.g., whether it includes non‑employment income) and how "similar tax document" is defined in administrative practice.

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

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