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HB 4965

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Gregg Johnson

Illinois HB 4965 addresses emergency management procedures through committee review, though specific provisions remain unclear from available legislative history.

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Bill Summary · HB 4965

Legislative bill overview

HB 4965 is an Illinois emergency management bill sponsored by Representative Gregg Johnson that has been referred through multiple committees since its introduction in February 2026. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, making it difficult to assess its exact scope and requirements.

Why is this important

Emergency management legislation affects how states prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and crises—impacting public safety protocols, resource allocation, and coordination between agencies. Changes to emergency management frameworks can influence everything from natural disaster response to public health emergencies and infrastructure resilience.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill details: The absence of available bill text in the provided information prevents full public understanding of what specific emergency management changes are proposed
  • Committee reassignment pattern: The bill's return to the Rules Committee after initial assignment suggests possible procedural concerns or substantive revisions that may warrant scrutiny
  • Scope ambiguity: "Emergency management" is broad and could encompass controversial areas like executive powers, resource spending, or interagency authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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