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SB1924 - 104th General Assembly

FIRST RESPONDER MEDAL OF HONOR
Last Action
2/06/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin - Paul Faraci
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the First Responder Medal of Honor Act. Provides that the Governor may award the First Responder Medal of Honor to a first responder who displays conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall determine if a first responder is eligible for the First Responder Medal of Honor. Provides that a first responder's employer may recommend a first responder who has been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty for the First Responder Medal of Honor. Provides that a member of the General Assembly may recommend a first responder who resides, works, or dies in the line of duty in the member's district for the First Responder Medal of Honor.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
2/06/2025 Senate First Reading
2/06/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/26/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci