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SB3517 - 104th General Assembly
INS-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ram Villivalam - Laura M. Murphy, Cristina Castro, Christopher Belt, Mattie Hunter, Graciela Guzmán, Adriane Johnson, Chapin Rose and Steve StadelmanHouse Sponsors
(Rep. William "Will" Davis - John M. Cabello - Travis Weaver - Amy Briel, Matt Hanson, Debbie Meyers-Martin and Regan Deering)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 125/4-15from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1409.8
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning payment from a health insurance issuer to a nonparticipating ground ambulance service provider, provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers subject to a unit of local government (rather than owned and operated by a unit of local government), the rate shall be equal to the rate established or approved by the governing body of the local government (rather than a unit of local government) providing the ground ambulance service. Provides that, for nonparticipating ground ambulance service providers that are not subject to the jurisdiction of a unit of local government (rather than owned and operated by a unit of local government), the rate shall be equal to the lesser of the specified rates.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Insurance |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Postponed - Insurance |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance |
| 3/10/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Insurance; 010-000-000 |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 |
| 3/24/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 3/25/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 3/25/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 3/31/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 4/14/2026 | House | Arrived in House |
| 4/14/2026 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis |
| 4/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 4/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 4/27/2026 | House | Assigned to Insurance Committee |
| 5/07/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman |
| 5/07/2026 | House | Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026 |
| 5/12/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 5/13/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver |
| 5/14/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/19/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/20/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000 |
| 5/21/2026 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 5/21/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin |
| 5/22/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering |