Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: enacted. Latest action: July 31, 2026.
EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-07-31 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-07-31 | Latest Action | 7/31/2026 - House: |