Illinois House Bill 5848 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 2 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-10 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Medical Direction By Law Enforcement Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall not direct or suggest to a medical professional how to medically treat an individual that is in the care of the medical professional. Provides that the Section shall apply even if the medical professional was requested by a law enforcement officer to assist the individual. Provides that nothing in the Section shall be interpreted to mean that a law enforcement officer should not provide the medical professional with all information in his or her knowledge or possession that may be of assistance to the medical professional in treating the individual. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony. Defines "law enforcement officer" and "medical professional". Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Requires an applicant seeking an EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or Paramedic license to submit a signed EMT Oath before licensing. Contains a preamble. Effective immediately.

POLICE-DIRECTING MEDICAL CARE

Rep. Mary Flowers [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-11-10	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2020-11-10	House	First Reading
2020-10-02	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
210	50	3.50	Amended Code	Citation Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5848&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB5848.htm