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Public Act 104-0258
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| HB2977 Enrolled | LRB104 11872 RTM 21963 b |
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AN ACT concerning local government.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, |
represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Illinois Municipal Code is amended by |
adding Section 11-6.1.5 as follows:
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(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. |