Illinois · House Bill 5135 · 103rd General Assembly

PROFESSIONS–SKIN GROWTH ED

HB 5135 Sponsored by Robyn Gabel Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 8, 2024
  2. In committee Feb 8, 2024
  3. Passed the House Apr 16, 2024
  4. Passed the Senate May 24, 2024
  5. To the governor Jun 21, 2024
  6. Became law Aug 9, 2024

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Massage Licensing Act, the Naprapathic Practice Act, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985, and the Electrologist Licensing Act. Provides that, in addition to any other requirements under those Acts, the following applicants must provide proof of…

Read the full title (147 words)

Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Massage Licensing Act, the Naprapathic Practice Act, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985, and the Electrologist Licensing Act. Provides that, in addition to any other requirements under those Acts, the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a course approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in abnormal skin growth education, including training on identifying melanoma: an applicant who submits an application for original licensure on or after January 1, 2026; and an applicant who was licensed before January 1, 2026 when submitting his or her first application for renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, 2026. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed to create a cause of action or any civil liabilities. Effective immediately.

Every action

32 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 24 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  5. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  6. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  8. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote · House Health Care Licenses
  9. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 011-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  10. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  12. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 091-019-000
  14. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  15. SenateArrive in Senate
  16. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 18, 2024
  17. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  18. SenateFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  21. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024
  22. CommitteeDo Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  23. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2024
  24. SenateSecond Reading
  1. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  2. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
  3. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-001-000
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date August 9, 2024
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0851

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 91–19
Apr 16, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 91 No 19 Not voting 8
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 19 no
How each member voted

Yes · 91

No · 19

Not voting · 1

Absent · 1

Excused · 6

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–1
May 24, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 1 Not voting 1
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 1 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

No · 1

Not voting · 1

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 13, 2024 House Health Care Licenses Health Care Licenses - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 1

 Passed 11–0
May 1, 2024 Senate Licensed Activities Licensed Activities - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

All 1 cosponsor

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.