HB2483 Summary

• Amends the Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/22) to expand the permitted use of ambulance service taxes levied by fire protection districts.

• Allows taxes levied under Section 22 to be used for general operations of a fire protection district, including emergency services, fire suppression, and rescue services, beyond just ambulance service.

• Maintains existing provisions requiring voter approval via referendum before districts can levy special taxes up to 0.30% of taxable property value.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.