HB3659

PENCD-MWRD-ORDINARY DISABILITY

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB3659 amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Article of the Illinois Pension Code to modify ordinary disability benefits.

Illinois HB3659 amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Article of the Illinois Pension Code to modify ordinary disability benefits for employees. The bill extends the period before which an employee cannot receive benefits from 30 to 60 days before filing an application, unless the Board finds good cause for the delay. It also specifies that benefits are not payable for any disability that begins during any period of absence from duty other than allowable vacation time.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

3:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Personnel & Pensions Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses