House Sponsors: BRADY-SAVIANO-HARTKE-SCHMITZ-O'BRIEN. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO Short description: CNTY CD-HOMICIDE PROTOCOL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that each county must establish a written protocol to deal with homicides and questionable deaths. Provides that the protocol must be promulgated by the Coroner, Sheriff, State's Attorney, all fire departments and fire protection districts located in the county, and all police departments located in the county. Provides elements that must be included in the protocol. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Exempts home rule counties from the requirement that counties establish homicide and questionable death protocols. Provides that if, prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act, a county has established a written protocol to deal with homicides and questionable deaths, then that protocol is deemed to satisfy the requirements of this amendatory Act. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the protocol shall not interfere with reasonable attempts to preserve life, attempt resuscitation, or provide necessary medical services. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0802 Last action date: AUG-16-2002 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status