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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Department of Public Health shall jointly develop and establish a program of certification of tactical medical providers for the purpose of aiding special law enforcement teams involved in search and rescues, civil disturbances, bomb threat responses, tactical or special operations team deployments, hostage negotiations, hazardous material responses, executive and dignitary protection, counterterrorism, or other similar functions, as assigned and directed by a law enforcement agency that is recognized by the Board. Includes program requirements. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that chiefs of police and sheriffs may employ tactical medical providers and provide tactical medical provider support to first responders. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a certification program for "tactical medical providers" (TMPs) who will assist special law enforcement teams in various high-risk situations, such as hostage negotiations, bomb threats, and counterterrorism operations. The Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Department of Public Health will jointly develop and oversee this certification program, which will include specific training requirements, such as completing a tactical medicine course, basic firearms training, and tactical medical and firearms training. Chiefs of police and sheriffs will be authorized to employ these certified TMPs to support first responders. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, including the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act, to officially recognize TMPs as a category of EMS personnel.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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