Bill > HB3224

This bill amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act to include emergency medical services (EMS) personnel within the scope of the existing law, which previously covered law enforcement officers, firefighters, civil defense workers, and other public safety personnel. The bill adds a new definition for "emergency medical services personnel" by referencing the definition in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Key changes include expanding the definition of "killed in the line of duty" to cover EMS personnel and updating various sections of the law to include EMS personnel in provisions related to compensation benefits. The bill ensures that if an EMS worker dies in the line of duty within one year of receiving an injury arising from violence or accidental cause, their designated beneficiary can receive a duty death benefit. The compensation amount varies depending on the year of death, with the most recent rate being $259,038, and is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill aims to provide financial support to the families of EMS personnel who lose their lives while performing their professional duties, recognizing the risks inherent in emergency medical service work.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3224&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104