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IL SB3936

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Balkema

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to consolidate and simplify stroke center terminology by replacing specific designations (Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital, Thrombectomy Capable/Ready Stroke Centers) with the unified term "Stroke Centers"

  • Requires hospitals to notify the Department of Public Health and Regional EMS Advisory Committee within 5 business days if they no longer meet stroke center standards, lose certification, or have any change to their designation level

  • Mandates the Department consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee when adopting or deleting approved stroke designation levels, with designations aligned to levels recognized by Department-approved certifying bodies

  • Requires the Department to establish reporting requirements for designated Stroke Centers using new or existing electronic reporting tools for statewide data collection and certification purposes

  • Removes outdated provisions concerning previous stroke center designations and updates definitions in the Act, including adding a new definition for "stroke certification"

Legislative Description

STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION

Last Action

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/3/2026
Assignments2/6/2026

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