IEMA-OHS UPDATES
- Introduced Feb 7, 2025
- In committee Feb 7, 2025
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
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…
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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.
Every action
17 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
- CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 011-000-000 · Senate Executive
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
3 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Senate Executive | Executive - Do Pass As Amended | Passed 11–0 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Senate Executive | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted | Passed 11–0 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Senate Executive | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Executive - Be Adopted | Passed 11–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Mike PorfirioD Primary sponsor · District 11
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.