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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security may make grants for the purpose of promoting public safety radio interoperability if the use of the funds is consistent with standards set forth by the Illinois Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee under Section 10 of the Illinois State Police Radio Act and may adopt such rules as necessary to implement these grants. Provides that in awarding grants for the purpose of promoting public safety radio interoperability, priority shall be given first to public safety agencies with jurisdiction in areas without land mobile radio communication interoperability in counties with a population under 75,000. Provides that only public safety agencies using technology that is P25 CAP-verified (Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program) and complies with the current version of the SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency Communications Grants issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) shall be eligible for grants.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to provide grants to improve public safety radio communication systems so that different agencies can communicate with each other, a concept known as interoperability. These grants must follow standards set by the Illinois Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee and can be used for projects that ensure communication systems are compatible. Priority for these grants will be given to public safety agencies in areas with fewer than 75,000 residents that currently lack land mobile radio communication interoperability. To be eligible, agencies must use technology that is P25 CAP-verified, meaning it meets specific standards for Project 25 compliance, and adheres to the current SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency Communications Grants issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure (on 02/10/2026)
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