| ||||
| Public Act 103-0851 | ||||
| ||||
AN ACT concerning regulation. | ||||
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, | ||||
represented in the General Assembly: | ||||
Section 1. This Act may be referred to as the Melanoma | ||||
Education Law. | ||||
Section 5. The Acupuncture Practice Act is amended by | ||||
adding Section 41 as follows: | ||||
(225 ILCS 2/41 new) | ||||
Sec. 41. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||||
2026. | ||||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed acupuncturist. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 10. The Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act is | ||
amended by adding Section 9.5 as follows: | ||
(225 ILCS 5/9.5 new) | ||
Sec. 9.5. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||
2026. | ||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed athletic trainer. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 15. The Massage Licensing Act is amended by adding | ||
Section 68 as follows: | ||
(225 ILCS 57/68 new) | ||
Sec. 68. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||
2026. | ||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed massage therapist. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 20. The Naprapathic Practice Act is amended by | ||
adding Section 66 as follows: | ||
(225 ILCS 63/66 new) | ||
Sec. 66. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||
2026. | ||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed naprapath. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 25. The Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair | ||
Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 is amended by adding | ||
Section 1-7.10 as follows: | ||
(225 ILCS 410/1-7.10 new) | ||
Sec. 1-7.10. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||
2026. | ||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, | ||
hair braider, or nail technician. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 35. The Electrologist Licensing Act is amended by | ||
adding Section 34 as follows: | ||
(225 ILCS 412/34 new) | ||
Sec. 34. Abnormal skin growth education. | ||
(a) In addition to any other requirements under this Act, | ||
the following applicants must provide proof of completion of a | ||
course approved by the Department in abnormal skin growth | ||
education, including training on identifying melanoma: | ||
(1) An applicant who submits an application for | ||
original licensure on or after January 1, 2026. | ||
(2) An applicant who was licensed before January 1, | ||
2026 when submitting the applicant's first application for | ||
renewal or restoration of a license on or after January 1, | ||
2026. | ||
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to create a | ||
cause of action or any civil liabilities or to require or | ||
permit a licensee or applicant under this Act to practice | ||
medicine or otherwise practice outside of the scope of | ||
practice of a licensed electrologist. | ||
(c) A person licensed under this Act may refer an | ||
individual to seek care from a medical professional regarding | ||
an abnormal skin growth. Neither a person licensed under this | ||
Act who completes abnormal skin growth education as a part of | ||
the person's continuing education, nor the person's employer, | ||
shall be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith | ||
or failing to act on information obtained during the course of | ||
practicing in the person's profession or employment concerning | ||
potential abnormal skin growths. | ||
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon | ||
becoming law. | ||