HB5206

IEMA-OHS-SWIC

Chamber Passed·4/9/26

Illinois HB5206 updates the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, enhancing emergency management and homeland security efforts.

Illinois HB5206 amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to expand the agency's powers and responsibilities. It creates the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator within the agency, tasked with coordinating public safety communications and implementing the statewide interoperability program. The bill also updates definitions, expands the agency's powers, and specifies duties for emergency management and homeland security. It includes provisions for grants to higher education institutions and public K-12 school districts for safety and security improvements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 9
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Apr 10

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Apr 10

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

Apr 10

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt