Public Act 0258 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB2977 Enrolled LRB104 11872 RTM 21963 b

Public Act 104-0258

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 11-6.1.5 as follows:

(65 ILCS 5/11-6.1.5 new)

Sec. 11-6.1.5. Minimum funding requirements for ambulances, fire engines, and other vehicles used to provide emergency services. A municipality with a population of more than 500,000 must set aside 10% of the funds the municipality receives from private insurers as direct payment for ambulance or fire services provided by the municipality. The municipality may use the set-aside funds only for purchasing or maintaining ambulances, fire engines, and other vehicles used to provide emergency services. Nothing in this Section applies to funds received through (i) public health programs, including, but not limited to, Medicaid and Medicare, or (ii) reimbursements for liability claims, settlements, or judgments, including payments from excess insurers or self-insurance reserves.