IL SB3269

Amends the First Informer Broadcasters Act to authorize the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to establish protocols by rule for facilitating first informer broadcaster access to emergency or disaster-affected areas.

Requires training programs for first informer broadcasters to include education on restoring, repairing, and resupplying broadcaster facilities and equipment in emergency or disaster areas.

Mandates training programs to provide instruction on personal safety for first informer broadcasters operating in emergency or disaster-affected areas.

Directs State and local governmental agencies to allow certified first informer broadcasters access to affected areas to restore critical broadcasting equipment and facilities needed for emergency information transmission, to the extent practicable and consistent with public safety.