FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION House SponsorsRep. Amy Elik and Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-765 ILCS 5/10-1-7.165 ILCS 5/10-1-12from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-1265 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-665 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.365 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-1470 ILCS 705/16.06from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 37.0670 ILCS 705/16.06b Amends the Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that no person under the age of 18 (rather than 21) shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter. Provides that no person who is 37 years of age or older (rather than 35 years of age or older) shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a firefighter unless specified conditions are satisfied. 2/4/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.