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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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