IL HB4359

Fire protection districts authorized to provide emergency ambulance service, contract with private providers, and combine with other government units for ambulance service provision

Districts may levy special tax for ambulance service at rate not exceeding 0.40% of taxable property value, subject to voter referendum approval

District boards may accumulate funds in ambulance fund for acquiring property, procuring emergency medical service vehicles and equipment, and training for emergency medical services

Ambulance service definition expanded to include pre-hospital medical services performed by paramedics and other on-board emergency personnel within scope of provider's license

Fire protection districts authorized to levy special annual tax not exceeding 0.10% of taxable property value for emergency and rescue crews and equipment, subject to voter approval through referendum