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IL HB2661

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Carol Sente

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to permit EMS personnel (EMR, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or Paramedic) to transport injured police dogs to veterinary facilities when no persons require medical attention or transport.

  • Defines "police dog" to include dogs owned or used by law enforcement agencies, including search and rescue dogs, service dogs, accelerant detection canines, and other dogs used by county, municipal, or state law enforcement agencies in the course of their work.

  • Allows EMS personnel to carry and administer epinephrine as part of their medical supplies when performing official duties, with options to use glass vials, auto-injectors, ampules, or pre-filled syringes after completing a Department-approved course.

  • Permits the Director to temporarily modify individual scopes of practice through written order in response to public health emergencies for periods not exceeding 180 days.

Legislative Description

EMS-TRANSPORTING POLICE DOGS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0108

8/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Licensed Activities And Pensions4/25/2017
Assignments3/28/2017
Fire & Emergency Services2/22/2017
Rules2/8/2017

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