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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. In the Downstate Police Article, provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, any line-of-duty disability pension shall be at least $40,000 per year (instead of $400 per month), without regard to whether the disability or death of the police officer occurred before July 1, 2025. In provisions concerning an annual increase in the line-of-duty disability pension, removes requirements that an applicant must file an affidavit stating that the applicant has not earned any income from gainful employment during the most recently concluded tax year; have service credit in the Fund for at least 7 years of active duty; and have been receiving a line-of-duty disability pension for a period which, when added to the officer's total service credit in the Fund, equals at least 20 years. In the Downstate Firefighter Article, provides that the minimum line-of-duty disability pension shall be at least $40,000 per year. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to significantly increase line-of-duty disability pensions for police officers and firefighters. Beginning July 1, 2025, the minimum line-of-duty disability pension will increase from $400 per month to $40,000 per year for both police officers and firefighters, and this increase will apply retroactively to disabilities or deaths that occurred before that date. The bill also eliminates several previous requirements for receiving annual increases to the disability pension, such as filing an affidavit stating no income from gainful employment, having at least 7 years of active service, and meeting a specific service credit calculation. Additionally, the bill amends the State Mandates Act to specify that implementation of these changes does not require reimbursement by the state. The key purpose of this legislation appears to be providing more substantial financial support to public safety workers who become disabled in the line of duty, ensuring they receive a more livable pension regardless of when their disability occurred.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2020&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2020.htm |
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