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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that the changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2023. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after January 1, 2023 shall be entitled to retroactive disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to provide enhanced protections for Chicago police officers seeking disability benefits. Specifically, if a police officer is denied reinstatement to their job due to a physical or mental incapacity, they will be automatically presumed to be disabled under the law. The bill mandates that a police officer cannot be denied disability benefits unless their employer either reinstates them to their full position or offers them a limited-duty position. The changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2023, meaning any police officer who was denied disability benefits without a reinstatement or limited-duty offer after that date is now entitled to retroactive disability benefits. Additionally, the bill modifies the State Mandates Act to clarify that the state is not required to reimburse local entities for implementing these new provisions. The legislation is designed to provide more comprehensive support and protection for police officers who are unable to perform their full duties due to disability, ensuring they are not left without financial support or professional opportunities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1184&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1184.htm |
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