COLLECTION AGENCY-SUNSET House SponsorsRep. Robert Rita Senate Sponsors(Sen. Pamela J. Althoff) 8/3/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0227 5 ILCS 80/4.265 ILCS 80/4.36 new Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Collection Agency Act from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 425/2from Ch. 111, par. 2002225 ILCS 425/2.03from Ch. 111, par. 2005225 ILCS 425/2.04from Ch. 111, par. 2005.1225 ILCS 425/3from Ch. 111, par. 2006225 ILCS 425/4from Ch. 111, par. 2007225 ILCS 425/4.5225 ILCS 425/5from Ch. 111, par. 2008225 ILCS 425/7from Ch. 111, par. 2010225 ILCS 425/8from Ch. 111, par. 2011225 ILCS 425/8afrom Ch. 111, par. 2011a225 ILCS 425/8bfrom Ch. 111, par. 2011b225 ILCS 425/8cfrom Ch. 111, par. 2011c225 ILCS 425/9from Ch. 111, par. 2012225 ILCS 425/9.1225 ILCS 425/9.2225 ILCS 425/9.3225 ILCS 425/9.4225 ILCS 425/9.7225 ILCS 425/9.22from Ch. 111, par. 2034225 ILCS 425/11from Ch. 111, par. 2036225 ILCS 425/13.1from Ch. 111, par. 2038.1225 ILCS 425/13.2from Ch. 111, par. 2038.2225 ILCS 425/14afrom Ch. 111, par. 2039a225 ILCS 425/14bfrom Ch. 111, par. 2039b225 ILCS 425/16225 ILCS 425/17225 ILCS 425/18225 ILCS 425/19225 ILCS 425/20225 ILCS 425/21225 ILCS 425/22225 ILCS 425/23225 ILCS 425/24225 ILCS 425/26225 ILCS 425/27225 ILCS 425/30 new225 ILCS 425/35 new225 ILCS 425/40 new225 ILCS 425/45 new225 ILCS 425/50 new225 ILCS 425/55 new225 ILCS 425/6 rep.225 ILCS 425/6a rep.225 ILCS 425/10 rep.225 ILCS 425/13 rep.225 ILCS 425/13.3 rep.225 ILCS 425/14 rep.Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Collection Agency Act from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Collection Agency Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning definitions, exemptions, restrictions and limitations, civil penalties for unlicensed practice, qualifications for license, the Collection Agency Licensing and Disciplinary Board, powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, investigations, notice and hearing, and disciplinary actions. Deletes references to "debt collectors". Replaces references to "Secretary" of the Department with "Director". Adds provisions concerning expiration, renewal and restoration of registration, returned checks, fines, unregistered practice, cease and desist, summary suspension of certificate of registration, consent orders, and confidentiality. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:New Act20 ILCS 2105/2105-5was 20 ILCS 2105/60b20 ILCS 2105/2105-1520 ILCS 2105/2105-100was 20 ILCS 2105/60c20 ILCS 2105/2105-105was 20 ILCS 2105/60d20 ILCS 2105/2105-110was 20 ILCS 2105/60e20 ILCS 2105/2105-115was 20 ILCS 2105/60f20 ILCS 2105/2105-117 new20 ILCS 2105/2105-120was 20 ILCS 2105/60g20 ILCS 2105/2105-125was 20 ILCS 2105/60h20 ILCS 2105/2105-175was 20 ILCS 2105/60a in part20 ILCS 2105/2105-200was 20 ILCS 2105/60.120 ILCS 2105/2105-205was 20 ILCS 2105/60.320 ILCS 2105/2105-300was 20 ILCS 2105/61e20 ILCS 2105/2105-325was 20 ILCS 2105/60a in part20 ILCS 2105/2105-40020 ILCS 2105/2105-150 rep.20 ILCS 2105/2105-350 rep.225 ILCS 425/9.5225 ILCS 425/25225 ILCS 454/1-10225 ILCS 454/5-5225 ILCS 454/5-10225 ILCS 454/5-15225 ILCS 454/5-20225 ILCS 454/5-26225 ILCS 454/5-27225 ILCS 454/5-28225 ILCS 454/5-32225 ILCS 454/5-35225 ILCS 454/5-41225 ILCS 454/5-50225 ILCS 454/5-60225 ILCS 454/5-70225 ILCS 454/10-10225 ILCS 454/10-15225 ILCS 454/15-5225 ILCS 454/20-10225 ILCS 454/20-20225 ILCS 454/20-21225 ILCS 454/20-22225 ILCS 454/20-85225 ILCS 454/25-10225 ILCS 454/25-25225 ILCS 454/30-15225 ILCS 454/35-5225 ILCS 454/5-46 rep.225 ILCS 454/5-47 rep.805 ILCS 10/2805 ILCS 10/3.1805 ILCS 10/3.2805 ILCS 10/3.6805 ILCS 10/12805 ILCS 10/12.1805 ILCS 10/13805 ILCS 10/13.5 new805 ILCS 10/15.5 new805 ILCS 15/2805 ILCS 15/5805 ILCS 15/5.1805 ILCS 15/8805 ILCS 15/10805 ILCS 15/11805 ILCS 15/12805 ILCS 15/13805 ILCS 15/13.5 new805 ILCS 15/15805 ILCS 15/16.5 new805 ILCS 180/1-10805 ILCS 180/1-25805 ILCS 180/1-28805 ILCS 180/5-5805 ILCS 180/5-55Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions contained in the bill as introduced, except removes provisions added to the Limited Liability Company Act that defined a professional limited liability company. Adds provisions creating the Professional Limited Liability Company Act to allow for the organization of professional limited liability companies that engage in professions regulated by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Removes references to salespersons under the Act (salesperson licenses were transitioned to broker licenses in 2011). Repeals provisions concerning transitions in licensure. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, leasing agent licenses, necessity of licenses, exemption from licensure, broker licenses, managing broker licenses, real estate auction certification, examinations, change of address, expiration of licenses, managing brokers licensed in other states, continuing education, compensation, legislative intent, penalties for unlicensed practice, disciplinary actions, injunctions, violations, the Real Estate Recovery Fund, the Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board, the Real Estate Research and Education Fund, licensing of continuing education schools, and savings provisions. Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue a monthly disciplinary report (previously post the report on the Department's website). Provides that the Department shall deny licenses in certain circumstances of default on an educational loan provided by or guaranteed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (previously authorized the Department to do so without further process or hearings upon certification from the Commission). Removes cross-references in various acts. Amends the Professional Service Corporation Act. Provides for additional related professions. Makes provisions concerning notices of violation and confidentiality. Amends the Medical Corporation Act. Provides for additional requirements for officers and stock for corporations created under the Act. Makes provisions concerning notices of violation and confidentiality. Amends the Limited Liability Company Act. Creates new exceptions for the purposes for which a limited liability corporation may be formed. Makes technical changes. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 In provisions of the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act concerning professional limited liability companies, provides that nothing in the Act shall preclude individuals licensed under the Act from practicing directly or indirectly for any hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, any hospital affiliate, or any hospital authorized under the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Makes similar changes in the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. In the Real Estate License Act of 2000, adds various references to managing brokers and sponsoring brokers. Makes other changes. 2/26/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita 2/26/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/10/2015HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/19/2015HouseTo Business Licenses Subcommittee 3/23/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita 3/23/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/25/2015HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 003-000-000 3/25/2015HouseRemains in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/25/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote 3/25/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 3/26/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/16/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 4/21/2015SenateArrive in Senate 4/21/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 22, 2015 4/21/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 4/22/2015SenateFirst Reading 4/22/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 4/29/2015SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/6/2015SenateRe-referred to Judiciary 5/6/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/6/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments 5/12/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/12/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/13/2015SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000 5/13/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2015 5/15/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/15/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 5/15/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/18/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/19/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 011-000-000 5/19/2015SenateSecond Reading 5/19/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Althoff 5/19/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2015 5/22/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 5/22/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/22/2015HouseArrived in House 5/22/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3 5/26/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 5/26/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 5/26/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/26/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/30/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/30/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 5/30/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 5/31/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 111-000-000 5/31/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 111-000-000 5/31/2015HouseHouse Concurs 5/31/2015HousePassed Both Houses 6/29/2015HouseSent to the Governor 8/3/2015HouseGovernor Approved 8/3/2015HouseEffective Date August 3, 2015 8/3/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0227