Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3936      — STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates regulations for Stroke Centers and their certification processes.

This bill amends the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act to redefine Stroke Centers and establish new reporting requirements for their certifications. It also mandates hospitals to inform relevant authorities if they no longer meet certification standards or change their designation.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  3. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  8. Arrived in House

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Balkema

  13. Recalled to Second Reading

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Public Health; 009-000-000

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health

  16. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  19. Second Reading

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  21. Do Pass Public Health; 010-000-000

  22. Assigned to Public Health

  23. Referred to Assignments

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Public Health

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 6000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Simmons, Mike — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Public Health

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 7000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3936      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB3936     ?
SB3936      is sponsored by Chris Balkema (Republican) and Hernandez, Lisa.
What is the current status of SB3936     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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