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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Changes the name of the Act to the IEMA-OHS Act. Makes conforming changes and adds references to homeland security and the Office of Homeland Security within the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) throughout the Act. Adds and changes definitions. Deletes provisions regarding certain salaries in previous years. In provisions listing responsibilities of IEMA-OHS, adds responsibilities regarding nuclear and radiation safety and homeland security. Provides for the appointment of a Homeland Security Advisor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as well as discretionary Deputy Homeland Security Advisors, with other requirements. Establishes the Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council, with certain requirements. Creates the Illinois Cybersecurity Commission, with certain requirements. Creates the position of Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill updates the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act by changing its name to the IEMA-OHS Act and expanding the agency's responsibilities to include homeland security and nuclear and radiation safety. The bill establishes several key new components: a Homeland Security Advisor appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, an Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council to provide strategic recommendations on terrorism preparedness, and an Illinois Cybersecurity Commission to enhance cyber awareness and protection for critical infrastructure. The bill also creates a new position of Statewide Interoperability Coordinator to improve communications between state and local emergency agencies. Additionally, the legislation updates the agency's duties to include coordinating prevention efforts related to targeted violence, terrorism, domestic extremism, school safety, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. The bill provides more comprehensive frameworks for emergency management, homeland security, and interagency coordination, reflecting an expanded and more integrated approach to public safety and emergency preparedness in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3485&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3485.htm |
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