HB1620 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PEN CD-DNST FIRE-OCC DISEASE
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that an active firefighter with 5 or more years of creditable service who is found unable to perform his or her duties in the fire department by reason of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) resulting from service as a firefighter is entitled to an occupational disease disability pension during any period of such disability for which he or she has no right to receive salary. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/23/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
2/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee