DFPR-PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Adds a definition for "address of record". Changes the definition of "Department" to mean the Division of Professional Regulation of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Department, including requiring the Department post a monthly disciplinary report on its website (was, issue a monthly disciplinary report) and providing that certain actions to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses may be done without further process or hearings. Removes some obsolete language. Specifies that disciplinary actions under the Act may include reprimands or fines. Provides that discovery or evidence depositions shall not be taken, except by agreement of the Department and registrant. Provides that the Department may contract for court reporting services. Makes changes in provisions concerning witnesses, reports, restoration of certificates, reexaminations, index of formal decisions regarding disciplinary actions, publication of disciplinary actions, and emergency powers. Adds provisions concerning confidentiality of information collected by the Department. Removes provisions regarding board member compensation. Repeals language regarding licensing exemption related to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Changes cross-references in various professional licensing Acts.