HB5494 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 50/3.116  
210 ILCS 50/3.117  
210 ILCS 50/3.117.5  
210 ILCS 50/3.118  
210 ILCS 50/3.118.5  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Replaces references to Primary Stroke Centers with Stroke Centers. Provides that a hospital that no longer meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for Stroke Centers, loses its Stroke Center certification, or has any change to its designation level shall notify the Department of Public Health and the Regional EMS Advisory Committee within 5 business days. Requires the Department to consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee for the adoption or deletion of approved stroke designation levels. Provides that the approved stroke designation levels shall coincide with the stroke designation levels recognized by Department-approved certifying bodies. Requires the Department to establish reporting requirements for designated Stroke Centers to capture information using new or existing electronic reporting tools for statewide data collection and certification purposes. Removes provisions concerning previous Stroke Center designations. Makes other changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee