HB4117

PEN CD-FIREFIGHTERS-VARIOUS

Introduced·9/11/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4117 amends the Illinois Pension Code to expand the definition of "firefighter" and establish sheriff's law enforcement employee status.

Illinois HB4117 amends the Illinois Pension Code to broaden the definition of "firefighter" to include auxiliary, reserve, or voluntary firefighters, including paid-on-call firefighters, and civilian employees of a fire department or fire protection district who are not routinely expected to perform firefighter duties. It also includes individuals employed in a municipality's or fire protection district's fire service as a de facto firefighter, defined as someone who spends a majority of their working time performing firefighter duties and is not actively participating in the State.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

Oct 15, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

Oct 15, 2025

House

First Reading