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Illinois law to immediately revoke massage licenses if convicted of sex offenses goes to Pritzker's desk

Illinois would immediately revoke massage licenses for therapists convicted of defined sex offenses under House Bill 5387.
The bill targets crimes including prostitution, rape, sexual misconduct, and related offenses.
The measure advances as CBS News Chicago Investigators highlighted past loopholes that allowed licenses to remain active.
State officials say the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation would handle revocations under the amended law.
Gov. Pritzker could sign the measure as lawmakers push to protect customers and close loopholes.
The legislation is described as annual legislation extending sunset provisions for licensing acts.
Sponsors include Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton and Representative Bob Morgan, with support from Representative Tom Weber.
Advocates say the bill would better ensure safety for customers seeking massage services.
The Department emphasizes updating language and checks in the Massage Therapy Practice Act.
The bill's passage would align licensing with safety expectations for health-care-like professions.

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