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SB 1295

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Obenshain

Mandates high-quality T-CPR training for all 9-1-1 telecommunicators by Jan 1, 2026, per current guidelines; expands licensure/training rules for EMDs and agencies.

Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 1295

SB 1295 — 9‑1‑1 Telecommunicator CPR (Public Act 104‑0372)

Status: Enacted — Public Act 104‑0372
Introduced: Feb 14, 2025 · Governor signed; effective Jan 1, 2026

Purpose

To strengthen training and regulatory standards for 9‑1‑1 telecommunicators and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) personnel in Illinois by (1) requiring dispatcher‑assisted CPR (T‑CPR) training aligned with current national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, and (2) expanding licensure, training, protocol, and quality requirements for Emergency Medical Dispatchers and emergency medical dispatch agencies.

Key provisions

  • 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator T‑CPR requirement

    • Beginning January 1, 2026, all 9‑1‑1 telecommunicators who dispatch for emergency medical conditions must be trained in high‑quality telecommunicator CPR (T‑CPR).
    • Training must use the most current nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines and include:
    • Recognition protocols for out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
    • Compression‑only CPR instructions for callers/bystanders
    • Continuing education components

  • 9‑1‑1 training and standards (amends 20 ILCS 2605/2605‑53)

    • The Office of the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Administrator (in consultation with Attorney General and Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, and with the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Advisory Board) must develop evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, victim‑centered guidelines for sexual assault/abuse calls and adopt rules/minimum standards for emergency dispatch and professionalism training and continuing education for telecommunicators and supervisors.
    • The Office may establish by rule testing and certification processes consistent with required training.
    • Existing provisions retained: timelines for sexual assault training for newly hired and incumbent PSAP telecommunicators; biennial continuing education after initial training.

  • EMS Systems Act changes (amends 210 ILCS 50/3.70)

    • Defines “Emergency Medical Dispatcher” to include successful completion of EMD and T‑CPR training per Department rules.
    • Grants the Department authority to:
    • Require licensure/relicensure of individual EMDs and EMD agencies
    • Prescribe minimum education and continuing education (including annual relicensure requirements)
    • Approve EMD priority reference systems (EMDPRS) and require prearrival instructions and T‑CPR per EMS medical director and Department approval
    • Approve EMD training programs and require agencies operate under national standards with quality improvement programs
    • Require trainers/instructors meet licensure/experience criteria
    • Charge licensure and renewal fees and establish relicensure criteria
    • Suspend, revoke, or refuse licenses after notice/hearing for violations

Who is affected

  • Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), 9‑1‑1 telecommunicators and supervisors
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch agencies and Emergency Medical Dispatchers
  • EMS medical directors (protocol approval/reporting responsibilities)
  • The Office of the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Administrator, Illinois State Police (rulemaking authority), and the Department responsible for EMS licensure and oversight

Timeline / procedural notes

  • T‑CPR training requirement becomes mandatory Jan 1, 2026 (Public Act effective date).
  • Office of the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Administrator may adopt rules for testing/certification; Illinois State Police may adopt administrative rules to implement Section 2605‑53.
  • Department responsible under the EMS Systems Act will adopt rules to implement licensure, training, protocol approval, fees, and enforcement mechanisms.

Expected impacts (practical)

  • Operational: PSAPs and EMS agencies will need to adopt or expand T‑CPR training, update protocols, and maintain continuing education and certification records.
  • Fiscal: the Department may collect licensure/renewal fees; agencies may incur training and compliance costs (not quantified in the Act text).
  • Public health/safety: standardized dispatcher‑assisted CPR and approved EMD protocols aim to improve recognition of OHCA and increase bystander CPR rates, potentially improving out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.

(Enrolled as SB1295; Public Act 104‑0372)

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

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