Committee

Legislative Affairs

Jamine Dettmering, PhD, BCBA, LBA is a behavior analyst with over 20 years of experience in human services, supporting individuals across diverse populations and settings, including those with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injury, and youth in foster care. She specializes in trauma-responsive, neurodiversity-affirming ABA, taking a harm-reduction approach that prioritizes client autonomy and dignity.

Jamine currently serves as a consultant in the Comprehensive Assessment and Response Training System Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and with BIOS ABA Consultants. She is also committed to advancing compassionate, responsive practices through mentoring BCBAs, training organizations, and presenting at conferences nationwide. Her academic contributions include teaching Applied Behavior Analysis courses as an adjunct instructor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, National Louis University, and UIC.

Guided by the belief that effective intervention should be as compassionate as it is evidence-based, Jamine works to ensure ABA remains a tool for empowerment and improving quality of life.

Our Mission

The Legislative Affairs Committee advocates for policies that protect and advance the science and practice of behavior analysis in Illinois. We educate and engage ILABA members, legislators, and public stakeholders to promote ethical, evidence-based services for all residents.

Current Legislative Agenda

📜 Licensure Updates: IDFPR began issuing licenses earlier this year. All behavior analyst licenses will expire 10/2025, however, IDFPR has agreed to waive the renewal fee. No CEU’s are required for the first renewal cycle.

📜 Licensure Updates: Next legislative session, ILABA will be working to add Licensed Behavior Analyst to the Related Service Professional listing within the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) and Professional Service Corporations regulations.

🧠 Trauma-Responsive and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices: Promote legislation that aligns with inclusive, ethical ABA practices.

🔑 Increasing Access: Promote legislation that breaks down barriers to ABA access in Illinois.

Take Action

Find your state legislators here.

Resources & Education

Click here to learn more about the Behavior Analytic licensing ACT.

Click here to access IDFPRs Behavior Analyst Page.

Events

The Legislative Affairs Committee holds meetings open to members on the 4th Friday. Members will receive email blasts with meeting information each month.

Here is a list of meetings for 2025:

August 22, 2025

September 09, 2025

October 10, 2025

November 21, 2025*

December 19, 2025*

*Note: November & December have tentatively been rescheduled to the 3rd Friday due to holidays.

The legislative committee is currently making plans to host webinars to provide education to members on the mental health parody law, navigating peer reviews and appeals, and more. Stay tuned!

Contact Legislative Affairs Committee

Chair: Dr. Jamine Dettmering, PhD, BCBA, LBA

Email: legislative@ilaba.org

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ILABA Committees

Academic Affairs Committee

Contact: academic@ilaba.org
The goal of the Academic Affairs Committee is to support students, practitioners, and educators in behavior analysis in the state of Illinois by disseminating information related to research, practice, or other scientific developments. Specifically, we aim to keep our members updated on relevant information from the BACB, ABAI, and other organizational-level changes. As a committee member, you will contribute to supporting the science of behavior analysis by assisting with the development of research awards, scholarships, and other recognitions for students and scholars. Additionally, we aim to create events to support students and faculty within our state, helping them become avid consumers and producers of research and science.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Contact: dei@ilaba.org
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging impact all of us, whether we are allies, allistic, neurodivergent, or belong to marginalized and/or BIPOC groups. We are more impactful when working together, learning together, and finding actionable ways to promote cultural humility, awareness, and competence. Our mission is to remain curious, think outside the box, be critical thinkers, and question everything.

Conference Committee

Contact: conference@ilaba.org
Are you passionate about ABA? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our annual conference? We invite you to join our Conference Committee! As a committee member, you'll have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with industry leaders by working alongside professionals and experts in the field.
Influence conference content by helping determine the themes, topics, and speakers for our event.
Expand your network by building lasting connections with other committee members and conference attendees.
Develop new skills by enhancing your leadership, organizational, and event planning abilities.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to making our conference a success. Whether you have years of experience or are new to the field, your unique perspective and expertise are invaluable.

Legislative Affairs Committee

Contact: legislative@ilaba.org
The goal of the Legislative Affairs Committee is to support legislative efforts related to the practice and science of behavior analysis in Illinois. We aim to educate and engage ILABA members, legislators, and public stakeholders on these issues. In the upcoming year, we plan to work with DCFS to update Rule 384 informed by best practices in ABA and collaborate with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to address barriers to ABA service delivery. As a committee member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of behavior analysis in Illinois. Working alongside dedicated professionals, you will help advocate for policy changes and influence legislative decisions to advance our field.

Practitioner Affairs Committee

Contact: practitioner@ilaba.org
The goal of the Practitioner Affairs Committee is to make ILABA the primary resource for behavior analysts in Illinois. We aim to achieve this by creating a robust library of resources and hosting regularly scheduled educational and networking events for ABA service providers. As a committee member, you will contribute to making ILABA a valuable hub for professional growth and support.

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