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IL HB5133

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Schmidt

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Local Government Essential Services Act, designating emergency medical services (EMS) as an essential service in Illinois
  • Requires every municipality and county governing body to ensure emergency medical services are available to meet the needs of their population
  • Authorizes local governments to fulfill this obligation through four methods: licensing/franchising private companies, contracting with public/private/nonprofit entities, intergovernmental agreements, or agreements with hospitals and medical facilities
  • Defines "emergency medical services" by reference to Section 3.20 of the existing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act

Legislative Description

LOC GOV ESSENTIAL SERVICES ACT

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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