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HB 5193

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5193
Session 104
Status passed_lower
Committee Human Services Committee
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-04-17
Summary

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning when EMS personnel may contact Online Medical Control or an EMS Medical Director or Emergency Communications Registered Nurse to request bypass or diversion of the closest emergency department and request transport to the closest or appropriate EMS System-approved mental health facility, removes the requirement that the patient must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Sponsor
Michael J. Kelly
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-17 Status passed_lower
2026-04-17 Latest Action 4/17/2026 - House:
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