HB2977 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
MUNI CD-EMS VEHICLE FUNDS
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0258
House Sponsors
Rep. Mary Gill - John M. Cabello - Curtis J. Tarver, II, Michael J. Kelly, Katie Stuart, Brad Stephens, Martin J. Moylan, Matt Hanson, Kelly M. Cassidy, Martha Deuter, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Margaret Croke, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Dave Vella, Terra Costa Howard, Sharon Chung, Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan, Anthony DeLuca, Hoan Huynh, Lindsey LaPointe, Joyce Mason, Camille Y. Lilly, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Lisa Davis, Michael Crawford, Yolonda Morris and Patrick Sheehan
Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Bill Cunningham - Willie Preston)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality must set aside, in a dedicated account, 10% of the funds the municipality receives from an insurer on account of ambulance or fire services provided by the municipality. Provides that the municipality may only use the funds in the dedicated account for purchasing and maintaining ambulances, fire engines, and other vehicles used to provide emergency services.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Applies to municipalities with a population of more than 500,000. Provides that these funds are in addition to and may not be used to replace existing funds for purchasing and maintaining emergency vehicles. Preempts home rule.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that the provision do not apply to funds received through (i) public health programs, including, but not limited to, Medicaid and Medicare or (ii) reimbursement for liability claims, settlements, or judgments, including payments from excess insurers or self-insurance reserves. Removes home rule preemption.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that funds received through (i) public health programs, including, but not limited to, Medicaid and Medicare, or (ii) reimbursement for liability claims, settlements, or judgments, including payments from excess insurers or self-insurance reserves, are not subject to the provisions. Removes home rule preemption.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill |
| 02/06/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 02/06/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 03/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Police & Fire Committee |
| 03/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |
| 03/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart |
| 03/11/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens |
| 03/11/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan |
| 03/19/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 03/20/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 015-000-000 |
| 03/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 03/20/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/27/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill |
| 03/27/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 03/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 04/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe |
| 04/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 04/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000 |
| 04/08/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 04/08/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II |
| 04/09/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 04/09/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 04/09/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 04/15/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston |
| 04/23/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 04/30/2025 | Senate | Postponed - Executive |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Postponed - Executive |
| 05/09/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 |
| 05/12/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham |
| 05/12/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 05/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 05/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000 |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 |
| 05/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 05/22/2025 | House | Arrived in House |
| 05/22/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 |
| 05/23/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill |
| 05/23/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill |
| 05/23/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee |
| 05/23/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee |
| 05/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez |
| 05/28/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Police & Fire Committee |
| 05/28/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Police & Fire Committee |
| 05/29/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 05/29/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000 |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000 |
| 05/30/2025 | House | House Concurs |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 05/30/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan |
| 06/24/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0258 |
