SB2322 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IEMA-OHS UPDATES
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mike Porfirio
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 3305/1  from Ch. 127, par. 1051
20 ILCS 3305/2  from Ch. 127, par. 1052
20 ILCS 3305/4  from Ch. 127, par. 1054
20 ILCS 3305/5  from Ch. 127, par. 1055
20 ILCS 3305/6  from Ch. 127, par. 1056
20 ILCS 3305/7  from Ch. 127, par. 1057
20 ILCS 3305/8  from Ch. 127, par. 1058
20 ILCS 3305/10  from Ch. 127, par. 1060
20 ILCS 3305/12  from Ch. 127, par. 1062
20 ILCS 3305/14  from Ch. 127, par. 1064
20 ILCS 3305/17.8  
20 ILCS 3305/18  from Ch. 127, par. 1068
20 ILCS 3305/20  from Ch. 127, par. 1070
20 ILCS 3305/23  
20 ILCS 3305/24 new  
20 ILCS 3305/26 new  
20 ILCS 3305/27 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Changes the name of the Act to the IEMA-OHS Act. Makes conforming changes and adds references to homeland security and the Office of Homeland Security within the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) throughout the Act. Adds and changes definitions. Deletes provisions regarding certain salaries in previous years. In provisions listing responsibilities of IEMA-OHS, adds responsibilities regarding nuclear and radiation safety and homeland security. Provides for the appointment of a Homeland Security Advisor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as well as discretionary Deputy Homeland Security Advisors, with other requirements. Establishes the Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council, with certain requirements. Creates the Illinois Cybersecurity Commission, with certain requirements. Creates the position of Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. Makes other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 3305/17.8  
20 ILCS 3305/26 new  
20 ILCS 3305/27 new  
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 5/5-15  was 20 ILCS 5/3
20 ILCS 5/5-20  was 20 ILCS 5/4
20 ILCS 5/5-160  was 20 ILCS 5/5.13h
20 ILCS 5/5-425 new  
20 ILCS 3305/25 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Changes the name of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and sets minimum annual salaries for the Director and Assistant Director. Changes the name of the Illinois Emergency Management Act to the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Act. Provides that the Homeland Security Advisor shall serve a 2-year term (rather than a 4-year term). Deletes provisions related to the Illinois Cybersecurity Commission. Makes technical and other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Provides that the Governor's appointment of one or more Deputy Homeland Security Advisors must be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes various other technical changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
3/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
3/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
3/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 011-000-000
3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
3/20/2025SenateSecond Reading
3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments