HB2721

PENCD-TEACHERS-BENEFIT FORFEIT

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2721 amends the Illinois Pension Code to prevent benefit payments to teachers convicted of certain crimes, including sexual offenses and.

Illinois HB2721 amends the Illinois Pension Code to ensure that pension benefits are not paid to teachers convicted of crimes, particularly those involving sexual offenses or misconduct. The bill specifies that benefits will not be paid to teachers convicted of crimes under the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal Code of 2012 or crimes requiring sex offender registration. Additionally, benefits will not be paid during criminal investigations or proceedings related to such crimes. If charges are dismissed or the teacher is acquitted, the right to benefit payments resumes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee