TACTICAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS House SponsorsRep. Dennis Tipsword 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 50 ILCS 705/10.28 new55 ILCS 5/3-6012.3 new65 ILCS 5/10-4-15 new210 ILCS 50/3.5210 ILCS 50/3.50 Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Department of Public Health shall jointly develop and establish a program of certification of tactical medical providers for the purpose of aiding special law enforcement teams involved in search and rescues, civil disturbances, bomb threat responses, tactical or special operations team deployments, hostage negotiations, hazardous material responses, executive and dignitary protection, counterterrorism, or other similar functions, as assigned and directed by a law enforcement agency that is recognized by the Board. Includes program requirements. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that chiefs of police and sheriffs may employ tactical medical providers and provide tactical medical provider support to first responders. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to make conforming changes. 2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dennis Tipsword 2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee