SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to provide important data surrounding firefighter deaths.
The Associated Firefighters of Illinois asked lawmakers to require the State Fire Marshall's Office track and record the manner of death for firefighters across the state.
Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) said it is important to evaluate the types of death these first responders are experiencing, whether it is suicide or various types of cancer.
"If the bill is passed before June 1, 2025, then it would go into effect January 1, 2026. If passed after May 31, it would go into effect June 1, 2026," Moeller said.
Senate Bill 1446 gained unanimous support in the Senate last month. The legislation now moves to the governor's desk for his signature of approval.Â
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