Illinois · House Bill 1806 · 104th General Assembly

THERAPY RESOURCES OVERSIGHT

HB 1806 Sponsored by Bob Morgan Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 27, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 28, 2025
  3. Passed the House Apr 7, 2025
  4. Passed the Senate May 22, 2025
  5. To the governor Jun 24, 2025
  6. Became law Aug 1, 2025

What it does

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

Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial…

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Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial intelligence system only to the extent the use of the artificial intelligence system meets the definition of permitted use of artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a licensed professional may not use an artificial intelligence system in therapy or psychotherapy services to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication, or generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without the review and approval by a licensed professional. Provides that any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation. Provides that the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Requires that an individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay the civil penalty within 60 days after the date of an order by the Department imposing the civil penalty. Provides that the Department shall have authority to investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected violations of the Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

Show the 55 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  8. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
  9. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  11. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  12. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
  13. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  14. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  15. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote · House Health Care Licenses
  16. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote · House Health Care Licenses
  17. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  18. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  20. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  21. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  22. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
  24. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
  25. SenateArrive in Senate
  26. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  27. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  28. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  29. SenateFirst Reading
  30. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  31. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  32. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  33. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  34. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  35. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  36. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  37. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  38. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  39. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  40. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  41. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  42. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  43. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  44. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000 · Senate Executive
  45. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
  46. SenateSecond Reading
  47. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
  48. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  49. HouseArrived in House
  50. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  51. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
  52. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  53. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  54. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  55. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  1. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-001
  2. HouseHouse Concurs
  3. HousePassed Both Houses
  4. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date August 1, 2025
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 105–0
Apr 7, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 105 No 0 Not voting 13
Democrats: 67 yes, 0 no Republicans: 38 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 105

Not voting · 2

Excused · 11

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
May 22, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 17 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 112–0
May 30, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 112 No 0 Not voting 6
Democrats: 76 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 112

Not voting · 3

Excused · 3

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 12, 2025 House Health Care Licenses Health Care Licenses - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 14

Not voting · 1

 Passed 14–0
May 14, 2025 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 13

 13–0
May 14, 2025 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

 13–0
May 29, 2025 House Health Care Licenses Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Health Care Licenses - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 17 cosponsors: 17 Democrats.

All 17 cosponsors

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.