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This bill establishes the First Responder Medal of Honor Act, which creates a formal mechanism for recognizing exceptional heroism among first responders in Illinois. The bill defines first responders as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel who display extraordinary courage and risk their lives while performing public service. The Governor may award the medal to a first responder who demonstrates "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" beyond the normal call of duty, but only after the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (referred to as "the Department") determines the individual's eligibility. Recommendations for the medal can come from two primary sources: a first responder's employer (particularly in cases where the responder has been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty) or a member of the General Assembly representing the district where the first responder resides, works, or died. The Governor will also determine the specific time and place of the public ceremony where the medal will be presented to the recipient or their next of kin, emphasizing the significance of this honor in recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of emergency service professionals.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1924&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104