RBT requirements in Illinois
Illinois licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts but has no credential for behavior technicians. The state licensing agency (IDFPR) also states that from January 15, 2027, ABA businesses may operate only if every owner and every employee who renders ABA services holds a license under the Act, so ask your employer how this applies to your role.
At a glance
| State credential for behavior technicians | None: BACB certification and your employer's requirements apply |
|---|---|
| Behavior analyst license | Licensed Behavior Analyst; also Licensed Assistant Behavior AnalystIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) |
The rules that affect RBTs
- Illinois has no state credential for behavior technicians.
- The Behavior Analyst Licensing Act (225 ILCS 6) licenses behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; IDFPR began issuing those licenses on January 15, 2025.
- IDFPR states that under Section 150 of the Act, from January 15, 2027, no business may provide ABA services unless every owner and every employee who renders ABA services holds a license under the Act.
BACB requirements apply everywhere
Whatever the state adds, RBT certification itself is the same in every state: the 40-hour training, the Initial Competency Assessment, the BACB exam, and ongoing supervision of at least 5% of your service hours each month. In Illinois, your supervising BCBA must also hold the state license. Your employer and the programs that pay for services, such as Medicaid or insurers, can have their own requirements too. See how to become an RBT.
Sources
- IDFPR, Behavior Analysts (licensing updates and Section 150 notice)
- 225 ILCS 6/20, License required; exemptions (not loaded directly; text seen through search results)
From the state's statutes, rules and licensing board, checked 2026-10-28. Laws change: confirm with the board before relying on this page. This isn't legal advice.