HB1191

PEN CD-TEACHERS-FORFEITURE

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1191 amends the Illinois Pension Code to prevent teachers convicted of sexually abusing students from receiving pension benefits.

Illinois HB1191 amends the Illinois Pension Code to ensure that teachers convicted of sexually abusing students do not receive pension benefits. The bill requires employers to notify the Board if a retiring member has been accused of sexually abusing a student. The Board can review the claim through an administrative hearing and order the forfeiture of benefits. The changes do not affect contracts or vested rights acquired before the effective date of the amendatory Act.

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History

Mar 12, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

Mar 10, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

Mar 10, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore