HB1033

HB1033 amends provisions concerning the appointment and qualifications of police and fire department employees in Illinois.

HB1033 amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to revise the requirements for the appointment and qualifications of police and fire department employees. It specifies that applicants for positions in the fire or police department must be under 35 years of age and undergo public, competitive examinations. Certain exceptions apply for veterans, individuals with military service, and those with deferred immigration action under DACA. The bill also details the disqualifications for applicants, including certain misdemeanor convictions and lack of a high school diploma.