HB2977 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MUNI CD-EMS VEHICLE FUNDS
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0258
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/11-6.1.5 new  
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 provisions 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 the 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
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee
3/05/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
3/05/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
3/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
3/20/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 015-000-000
3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
3/27/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
3/27/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
4/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000
4/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/08/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
4/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/09/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/09/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
4/10/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
4/10/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
4/23/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
4/30/2025SenatePostponed - Executive
5/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
5/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive
5/07/2025SenatePostponed - Executive
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
5/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
5/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
5/15/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
5/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025HouseArrived in House
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Police & Fire Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Police & Fire Committee
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0258