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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 any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to 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 additional protections for Chicago police officers seeking disability benefits. It 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 to an otherwise qualified officer unless the officer is reinstated or offered a limited-duty position. Furthermore, any police officer who was previously denied disability benefits without being offered reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the bill's effective date is now entitled to receive those benefits. The bill also modifies the State Mandates Act to specify that the state is not required to reimburse local governments for implementing these new provisions. This legislation aims to provide stronger support and financial protection for police officers who become unable to perform their full duties due to disability, ensuring they are not left without income or benefits.
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=1189&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1189.htm |
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