Illinois HB1727 suspends pension benefits for public employees indicted or charged with a felony related to their service.

Illinois HB1727 amends the Illinois Pension Code to suspend benefit or annuity payments for members or participants in a retirement system or pension fund if indicted or charged with a felony related to their service. The suspension takes effect upon indictment or charge, and the board of the retirement system or pension fund determines the connection to service. If the member or participant is not convicted, payments resume with interest. If convicted, payments are not resumed, but the member or participant is entitled to a refund of contributions.

Illinois HB1727 suspends pension benefits for public employees indicted or charged with a felony related to their service.

Illinois HB1727 amends the Illinois Pension Code to suspend benefit or annuity payments for members or participants in a retirement system or pension fund if indicted or charged with a felony related to their service. The suspension takes effect upon indictment or charge, and the board of the retirement system or pension fund determines the connection to service. If the member or participant is not convicted, payments resume with interest. If convicted, payments are not resumed, but the member or participant is entitled to a refund of contributions.