HOSPITAL FIRST RESPONDERS
Summary
Amends the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act. Provides that in awarding funds to support disaster preparedness by first responders, the Illinois Department of Public Health and other State agencies shall take into account the role of hospitals in being prepared to respond to emergencies or disasters. Contains legislative findings regarding the role of hospitals as first responders. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2003
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2003
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 20, 2003
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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