Bill > SB0184

This bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to expand the definition of "firefighter" to explicitly include fire investigators in municipalities that have adopted certain divisions of the Illinois Municipal Code. Specifically, the bill adds "fire investigator" to the list of positions considered firefighters for pension purposes in both Division 1 and Division 2.1 municipalities. This means that fire investigators will now be eligible for the same pension benefits as traditional firefighters, recognizing their important role in fire service. The bill also includes a provision under the State Mandates Act that requires implementation of these changes without reimbursement by the state, which essentially means local municipalities will be responsible for any additional costs associated with extending pension coverage to fire investigators. By making this change, the bill acknowledges the critical work of fire investigators and ensures they receive comparable retirement benefits to other firefighting personnel.

Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=184&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104