HB5010

Illinois HB5010 mandates equipping patrol vehicles with choking rescue devices and training for officers starting January 1, 2028.

Illinois HB5010 amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to require sheriffs and municipal authorities to equip every patrol vehicle with a choking rescue device starting January 1, 2028. These devices are manual suction tools designed to remove objects blocking someone's airway during choking emergencies. Additionally, the bill mandates that every deputy and police officer receive training to administer these devices from specified entities, including local fire departments, fire protection districts, local public health authorities, the Illinois Department of Public Health.