HB 1697 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR

Summary

Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all 9-1-1 telecommunicators who provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions shall be required to be trained, utilizing the most current nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, in high-quality telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR). Defines telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the purposes of the provisions.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced Apr 8, 2025 Signed Jul 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 6 edits · Jul 1, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final form signed into law. The substantive content was completely rewritten to replace a previous focus on 9-1-1 sexual assault training with a new focus on prescription drug affordability and health benefits. The new text establishes a fund to support retail pharmacies, particularly those in underserved areas, and mandates specific health coverage requirements for state employees.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from emergency dispatch training procedures to prescription drug access and health insurance benefits for state employees.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions regarding the Illinois State Police Law, specifically the training requirements for 9-1-1 telecommunicators on handling sexual assault calls and emergency medical dispatch procedures.

Added a new title for the act, the 'Prescription Drug Affordability Act', indicating a primary focus on making prescription medications more accessible.

FISCAL

Created a new 'DCEO Projects Fund' authorized to accept grants and gifts to fund municipal development projects, including specific grants to reduce food insecurity and support retail pharmacy associations.

ELIGIBILITY

Established specific eligibility criteria for pharmacy grants, prioritizing critical access care pharmacies, small pharmacy chains, rural pharmacies, and pharmacies serving medically underserved populations.

REQUIREMENT

Replaced the previous section on 9-1-1 training with new requirements for the State Employees Group Insurance Act, mandating compliance with specific Illinois Insurance Code sections related to health benefits.

Added a requirement that the State Employee Group Insurance Program must provide coverage under Section 356m of the Illinois Insurance Code, with additional coverage details for state employees.

Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2025 · House May 31, 2025

How they voted

55–1

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 58

May 29, 2025

D Democratic39

37 Yea 2

94% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1 Nay

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

100

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 1, 2025

Signed into law

Governor Approved

lower

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed Both Houses

lower

May 31, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 House Concurs 115-001-001

lower

May 31, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 115-001-001

lower

May 31, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 115-001-001

lower

May 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-001-001

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 30, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley

lower

May 30, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley

lower

May 30, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley

lower

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 4, 5

lower

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

May 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 056-001-000

upper

May 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Adopted; Koehler

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Approved for Consideration Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(d-10)

upper

May 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Koehler

upper

May 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler

upper

May 29, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

upper

May 29, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

upper

May 29, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

upper

2 primary · 105 co-sponsors