HB2796 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PEN CD-DNST FIRE-DROP PLAN
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/4-105e new  
40 ILCS 5/4-109  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 4-109
40 ILCS 5/4-109.1  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 4-109.1
40 ILCS 5/4-109.4 new  
30 ILCS 805/8.49 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Provides for a Deferred Retirement Option Plan, under which a firefighter who is at least age 50 with 20 years of service may continue in active service for up to 3 years while having his or her retirement pension paid into a special account, to be distributed to the firefighter upon retirement. Bases the retirement pension on the firefighter's service and salary at the time of joining the DROP plan. Requires termination of service at the end of the DROP plan participation period. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee