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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
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 police officers seeking disability benefits. Specifically, the bill establishes that a police officer who has been denied reinstatement by their employer due to a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed disabled. The bill prevents employers from denying disability benefits unless they offer the officer either full reinstatement or a limited-duty position. Importantly, these provisions apply retroactively to January 1, 2023, meaning any police officer who was denied disability benefits without being offered reinstatement or a limited-duty position after that date is now entitled to retroactive disability benefits. The bill also modifies the State Mandates Act to indicate that implementation of these changes does not require state reimbursement. This legislation aims to provide more comprehensive support and financial protection for police officers who are unable to perform their full duties due to disability, ensuring they are not left without benefits or employment options.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1190&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1190.htm |
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