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type: "Bill"
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title: "OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE-TELEHEALTH"
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description: "Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an optometrist licensed under the Act may practice optometry through telehealth as authorized by the Act and the Telehealth Act. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient located in Illinois through telehealth must be licensed under the Act. Provides that an optometrist practicing optometry through telehealth is subject to the same standard of care and practice standards that are applicable to optometric services provided in a clinic or office setting. Provides that an optometrist may not provide telehealth services unless the optometrist has established a provider-patient relationship with the patient. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform a minimum eye examination as required by the Illinois Administrative Code before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient. Provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions of the Act, it may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. Provides that the rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department. Provides that failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. Defines terms."
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jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
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legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
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session: "102nd"
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identifier: "HB 1976"
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citation: "Illinois HB 1976 (102nd)"
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classification: ["bill"]
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subjects: []
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status: "enacted"
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primary_sponsors: ["Anthony DeLuca", "Laura Fine"]
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version_count: 5
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action_count: 82
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vote_count: 4
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first_action: "2021-02-16"
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last_action: "2021-11-30"
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source: "openstates"
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source_identifier: "ocd-bill/8d0481d4-a149-4713-bf04-edd5be5983d8"
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source_url: "https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1976&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=130723&SessionID=110&GA=102"
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source_hash: "abd28d1dfd53e16953d19657b1b13b79401eb2e243fa4723d41f8d4702d5562a"
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vintage: "2026-07-01"
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source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
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confidence: "reported"
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tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
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---
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# Illinois HB 1976 (102nd) — OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE-TELEHEALTH
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Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an optometrist licensed under the Act may practice optometry through telehealth as authorized by the Act and the Telehealth Act. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient located in Illinois through telehealth must be licensed under the Act. Provides that an optometrist practicing optometry through telehealth is subject to the same standard of care and practice standards that are applicable to optometric services provided in a clinic or office setting. Provides that an optometrist may not provide telehealth services unless the optometrist has established a provider-patient relationship with the patient. Provides that an optometrist treating a patient through telehealth must perform a minimum eye examination as required by the Illinois Administrative Code before prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to the patient. Provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reason to believe that a person has violated the provisions of the Act, it may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. Provides that the rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department. Provides that failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. Defines terms.
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## Version chain
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The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
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1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB1976.pdf)
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2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB1976eng.pdf)
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3. **Senate Amendment 001** (committee substitute) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB1976sam001.pdf)
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4. **Senate Amendment 002** (committee substitute) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB1976sam002.pdf)
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5. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB1976enr.pdf)
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## Votes
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- Third Reading — **57–0** (pass) · upper
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- Concurrence, Amendment 2 — **116–1** (pass) · lower
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- Third Reading — **117–0** (pass) · lower
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- Concurrence — **116–1** (pass) · lower
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## Sponsors
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- Anthony DeLuca — primary (person)
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- Laura Fine — primary (person)
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- Bob Morgan — cosponsor (person)
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- Curtis J. Tarver, II — cosponsor (person)
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- Jonathan Carroll — cosponsor (person)
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- Justin Slaughter — cosponsor (person)
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- Keith P. Sommer — cosponsor (person)
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- Keith R. Wheeler — cosponsor (person)
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- Marcus C. Evans, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
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- Mark Batinick — cosponsor (person)
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- Michael J. Zalewski — cosponsor (person)
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- Norine K. Hammond — cosponsor (person)
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- Theresa Mah — cosponsor (person)
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- Tony McCombie — cosponsor (person)
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- William Davis — cosponsor (person)
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## Timeline
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The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
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- **2021-02-16** Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller `filing`
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- **2021-02-17** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2021-02-17** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-02-18** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
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- **2021-02-24** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
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- **2021-02-24** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
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- **2021-02-25** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
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- **2021-02-26** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
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- **2021-02-26** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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- **2021-02-26** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
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- **2021-02-26** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer
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- **2021-03-01** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
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- **2021-03-02** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
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- **2021-03-04** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
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- **2021-03-08** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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- **2021-03-09** Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-03-17** Do Pass / Consent Calendar Health Care Licenses Committee; 008-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2021-03-18** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
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- **2021-03-18** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
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- **2021-04-14** Second Reading - Consent Calendar `reading-2`
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- **2021-04-14** Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar `reading-2`
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- **2021-04-14** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar
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- **2021-04-16** Third Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day `reading-3`
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- **2021-04-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
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- **2021-04-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
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- **2021-04-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
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- **2021-04-21** Third Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 117-000-000 `passage, reading-3`
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- **2021-04-21** Arrive in Senate `introduction`
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- **2021-04-21** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 22, 2021 `reading-1`
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- **2021-04-22** Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
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- **2021-04-22** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2021-04-22** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2021-05-18** Assigned to Executive `referral-committee`
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- **2021-05-21** Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 29, 2021
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- **2021-05-26** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `amendment-introduction`
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- **2021-05-26** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2021-05-26** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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- **2021-05-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted `amendment-passage`
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- **2021-05-27** Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-005-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2021-05-27** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
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- **2021-05-27** Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2021-05-27** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2021
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- **2021-05-31** Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 15, 2021 `reading-3`
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- **2021-06-15** Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2021-08-25** Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 1, 2021 `reading-3`
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- **2021-08-26** Approved for Consideration Assignments
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- **2021-08-26** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading August 31, 2021
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- **2021-10-13** Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b)(ii) this bill shall not be re-referred to the Committee on Assignment pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b).
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- **2021-10-25** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine `amendment-introduction`
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- **2021-10-25** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2021-10-26** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
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- **2021-10-26** Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Laura Fine
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- **2021-10-26** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 015-000-000
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- **2021-10-26** Recalled to Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2021-10-26** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fine `amendment-passage`
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- **2021-10-26** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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- **2021-10-26** 3/5 Vote Required
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- **2021-10-26** Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 `passage, reading-3`
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- **2021-10-27** Arrived in House `introduction`
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- **2021-10-27** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
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- **2021-10-27** Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Anthony DeLuca
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Anthony DeLuca
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Anthony DeLuca
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 013-000-000
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 013-000-000
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- **2021-10-27** Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
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- **2021-10-27** Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
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- **2021-10-27** Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
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- **2021-10-27** 3/5 Vote Required
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-001-001
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- **2021-10-27** 3/5 Vote Required
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- **2021-10-27** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-001-001
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- **2021-10-27** House Concurs
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- **2021-10-27** Passed Both Houses
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- **2021-11-22** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
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- **2021-11-30** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
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- **2021-11-30** Effective Date November 30, 2021
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- **2021-11-30** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0672 `became-law`
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## Source
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OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/8d0481d4-a149-4713-bf04-edd5be5983d8`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).
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