Sen. Don Harmon

Maddy summarySB 417 updates the short title of the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012 to correct a technical reference in the law's official naming. This is a procedural change that does not alter any existing requirements, regulations, or obligations for schools, students, or educators. The bill only affects how the law is formally identified in legal documents and has no impact on educational programs or funding. It serves solely to align the law's title with current legislative formatting standards.

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning applicants with criminal convictions, requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to consider various factors when considering whether a prior conviction is directly related to the ability of an applicant to safely perform the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position (instead of whether a prior conviction will impair the ability of the applicant to engage in the practice). Removes the requirement that a person who is licensed or registered to engage in any of the professions licensed or registered by the Department be of good moral character. Prohibits the Department from using a vague term in its consideration of a criminal record and decision regarding whether a criminal record is disqualifying for licensure, certification, or registration, including, but not limited to, "good moral character", "moral turpitude", or "character and fitness". Makes other changes. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications for a license, the Department shall include practice that is supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated.

Amends the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 3781 amends the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act. This bill directly affects individuals and businesses that apply sprayed fire-resistant materials. Its main provision sets a maximum limit, ensuring that no fee established under this Act will exceed $25. This change is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 566 makes a technical amendment to the Empowering Public Participation Act. Specifically, it updates a section of the act related to its short title.

Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Replaces the definition of the term "licensed operator" with definitions of the terms "licensed large-scale operator" and "licensed small-scale operator". Provides that the Director of Agriculture shall issue separate certification tests for licensed large-scale operators and licensed small-scale operators based on the rules and regulations prescribed for each by the Department of Agriculture. Makes conforming changes in the Act.

Maddy summarySB 597 amends the Restroom Access Act. It makes a technical change to a specific section that concerns the short title of the Act.

Amends the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Maddy summarySB 804 makes a technical change to the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. It amends a section concerning the short title of the Code.

Maddy summarySB 599 makes a technical amendment to the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act. Specifically, it modifies a section of the Act concerning its short title.