AED's could be require in all Illinois nursing homes by 2030 in bill heading to the Governor's office

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A Democratic plan in Springfield to require all Illinois nursing homes to have on site AED's passed unanimously out of the state Senate.

Nursing home staff will be trained on how to use an AED. While most nursing homes already have AED's, the bill would give those facilities up until January 1, 2030 to buy an AED.

State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) championed the bill in the Senate. Turner said it was surprising this wasn't already a law.

"When you have that type of facility and you have individuals that are placed in your care, you really should be able to ensure their health and wellbeing is foremost in everybody's mind," Turner said.

The proposal now heads to the Governor's office, where it could possibly be signed into law.