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IL HB5193

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to expand eligibility for direct transport to mental health facilities
  • Removes the requirement that patients must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol to qualify for bypass of the emergency department
  • Allows EMS personnel to request transport to an EMS System-approved mental health facility when a patient has no life-threatening injuries, no immediate need for emergency department care, and an immediate need for mental health services
  • EMS personnel must contact Online Medical Control, an EMS Medical Director, or Emergency Communications Registered Nurse to authorize the bypass and alternative transport destination
  • Introduced by Rep. Michael J. Kelly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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