Illinois HB 5599: LINE OF DUTY-EMS PERSONNEL
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-02-13)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5599
Sponsors: Wayne A. Rosenthal
Bill Text
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