Expands the definition of "firefighter" to include de facto firefighters in Illinois.
Illinois HB2524 amends the Illinois Pension Code to redefine "firefighter" to include de facto firefighters. These are individuals who spend a majority of their working time on tasks related to controlling and extinguishing fires, and whose work hours are similar to those of regular firefighters. The bill excludes part-time firefighters, auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, and civilian employees not routinely performing firefighter duties. The changes do not affect those already covered by the pension provisions before the bill's effective date.
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