Illinois · Senate Bill 3517 · 104th General Assembly

INS-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE

SB 3517 Sponsored by Ram Villivalam Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 5, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 14, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 31, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning the payment of nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers, makes changes to defined term, removes jurisdictional provisions, and provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers owned and operated by (instead of subject to) a unit of local government, a rate shall be paid that is equal to the rate established or approved by…

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Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning the payment of nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers, makes changes to defined term, removes jurisdictional provisions, and provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers owned and operated by (instead of subject to) a unit of local government, a rate shall be paid that is equal to the rate established or approved by the governing body of the unit of local government providing the ground ambulance service. Establishes a rate of pay for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers that are not owned and operated by (instead of subject to the jurisdiction of) a unit of local government. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Replaces provisions concerning coverage for emergency transportation by ambulance with provisions concerning coverage for ground ambulance service.

Every action

45 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Insurance · Senate Insurance
  5. CommitteePostponed - Insurance · Senate Insurance
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance · Senate Assignments
  9. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  10. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Insurance; 010-000-000 · Senate Insurance
  11. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  15. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  16. SenateSecond Reading
  17. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  19. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  20. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  21. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
  22. HouseArrived in House
  23. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
  24. HouseFirst Reading
  25. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  27. CommitteeAssigned to Insurance Committee · House Insurance
  28. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  29. HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
  30. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 012-000-000 · House Insurance
  31. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  32. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  33. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  35. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  36. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  37. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  4. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0732

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 14, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 10
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 1

Excused · 9

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 10, 2026 Senate Insurance Insurance - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 4

 10–0
Mar 10, 2026 Senate Insurance Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Insurance - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 4

 10–0
May 12, 2026 House Insurance Insurance - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 4

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 14 cosponsors: 10 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

All 14 cosponsors

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.