All Roll Calls
Yes: 506 • No: 39
IllinoisHB1866104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
NEXT GEN 9-1-1 IMPLEMENTATION
Sponsored By: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic)
Became Law
executiveassignmentsenergy and public utilities
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.
Better ways to reach and route 9-1-1
Every 9-1-1 system must accept text‑to‑9‑1‑1 by July 1, 2024. The Administrator limits transfers and requires telecommunicators to stay on the line until the receiving center confirms jurisdiction, with a 24/7 PSAP directory to aid transfers. All local public agencies must be inside a 9‑1‑1 system (since July 1, 2017). New multi‑line phone systems (after Feb 16, 2020) must dial 9‑1‑1 directly and send an in‑building location, and NG9‑1‑1 GIS data must reach a 98% match before it is used for routing. 9‑1‑1 authorities must ensure telecommunicator training, testing, and certification and keep training records for at least seven years.
Criminal penalty for fake 9-1-1 calls
It is a crime to knowingly give false information to 9‑1‑1 about a criminal act when you know it did not happen. Offenders are prosecuted under the Criminal Code. This protects emergency resources and public safety.
Statewide Next Gen 9-1-1 buildout deadlines
The law requires every 9-1-1 system to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 within 36 months after the State awards a certified vendor contract. Cities over 500,000 people must also build a network‑to‑network link with the State and finish their part by January 1, 2026. The Illinois State Police maintains a statewide, IP‑based platform with redundancy and statewide data and call transfers. The State set a procurement plan with a consultant report, vendor selection, and an 18‑month implementation timeline to stand up the network.
Strict rules on spending 9-1-1 funds
9‑1‑1 money can pay for PSAP operations, buildings, NG9‑1‑1 upgrades, cybersecurity, training, and integration with dispatch systems. The law bans diverting 9‑1‑1 fees to non‑allowed uses, like general funds or non‑public‑safety networks. Local boards must keep surcharge receipts in a separate, interest‑bearing fund, and the Statewide 9‑1‑1 Fund may be used only for listed purposes. Cities over 500,000 may also spend surcharge money on anti‑terrorism and emergency preparedness, including planning, training, matching grants, and specialized equipment.
Sunset date and statute cleanup
The Act includes a repealer that says: “This Act is repealed on December 31, 2027 2025,” as written in the text. The law also repeals Sections 10.2, 15.3a, 15.5, 15.5a, 15.6a, 15.6c, 15.7, 15.8a, and 75 of the Emergency Telephone System Act. A sunset ends authorities and programs unless later extended.
9-1-1 governance, consolidation, and grants
Counties and cities may create Emergency Telephone System Boards to run 9‑1‑1, but new boards since January 1, 2016 must be joint boards. Many areas had to consolidate PSAPs by July 1, 2017, with waivers allowed for safety, cost, or technical issues. Required plans or waivers were due July 1, 2016; noncompliant areas lose eligibility for consolidation grants and monthly distributions until they comply. The Administrator runs a consolidation grant program for one‑time costs; applications are due each February 1 and approvals by June 30. A Statewide 9‑1‑1 Advisory Board guides policy and reports to lawmakers each year.
Notice when 9-1-1 changes your address
If a 9‑1‑1 board changes your address and you did not move, the board must tell you your new address. The notice must also tell you to check with your local election authority about re‑registering to vote.
New rules for 9-1-1 call aggregators
Aggregators must file contact and customer information every February 1 starting in 2024 and update changes within 30 days. Late filings face a $100 per month penalty. Aggregators and originating providers must fix “No Record Found” errors and coordinate testing and migrations to NG9‑1‑1. After acceptance testing, aggregators must notify within two weeks, and migrations to originating providers should finish within 30 days unless both sides agree otherwise.
Monthly 9-1-1 surcharges and big-city cap
Cities and counties may add a monthly 9‑1‑1 surcharge to phone and VoIP bills to fund local 9‑1‑1 service. In cities over 500,000 people, the charge cannot exceed $5.00 per network connection each month, and it drops to $2.50 on or after January 1, 2029. Some services, like pay phones, are excluded from the surcharge.
Stronger 9-1-1 financial reports and penalties
The Illinois State Police sets uniform accounting rules for boards that get 9‑1‑1 funds. Starting January 31, 2018, boards must file annual audited statements that show all revenues, spending, call data, and dispatch costs, and report how any grants were used. If a board misses required reports, the State Police will suspend monthly payments; money withheld 12 months or more is forfeited and redistributed, and the board cannot get consolidation or NG9‑1‑1 grants. The State Police may adopt emergency rules and must give quarterly spending reports to the statewide advisory board.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Bill Cunningham
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/1/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 6/1/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 5/31/2025
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule
Yes: 73 • No: 39
Senate vote • 5/31/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 107 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0204
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/1/2025HouseHouse Concurs
6/1/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 112-000-000
6/1/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-000
6/1/2025HouseMotion Prevailed to Suspend Rule 073-039-000
5/31/2025HouseMotion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
5/31/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
5/31/2025HouseArrived in House
5/31/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
5/31/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/31/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cunningham
5/31/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
5/31/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 011-000-000
5/22/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2