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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act by renaming it the IEMA-OHS Act and significantly expanding its scope and responsibilities. The bill establishes a more comprehensive framework for emergency management, homeland security, and public safety in Illinois by creating several new entities and roles. Key provisions include establishing a Homeland Security Advisor appointed by the Governor, creating the Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council to develop domestic terrorism preparedness strategies, forming an Illinois Cybersecurity Commission to enhance cyber awareness and protection across critical infrastructure sectors, and adding a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator to improve emergency communications systems. The bill also expands the agency's duties to include nuclear and radiation safety, homeland security coordination, and broader emergency preparedness efforts. These changes aim to strengthen the state's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from potential disasters, terrorist threats, and cybersecurity incidents by improving coordination between state agencies, federal partners, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2322&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2322sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2322sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2322.htm |
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