HB5523 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

TACTICAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Last Action

2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Dennis Tipsword
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Department of Public Health shall jointly develop and establish a program of certification of tactical medical providers for the purpose of aiding special law enforcement teams involved in search and rescues, civil disturbances, bomb threat responses, tactical or special operations team deployments, hostage negotiations, hazardous material responses, executive and dignitary protection, counterterrorism, or other similar functions, as assigned and directed by a law enforcement agency that is recognized by the Board. Includes program requirements. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that chiefs of police and sheriffs may employ tactical medical providers and provide tactical medical provider support to first responders. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to make conforming changes.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dennis Tipsword
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee