HB4491

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY

Final Passage·5/20/26

Illinois HB4491 amends the Public Employee Disability Act to provide disability benefits for eligible employees injured in the line of duty.

Illinois HB4491 amends the Public Employee Disability Act to provide disability benefits for eligible employees injured in the line of duty. Eligible employees include part-time or full-time State correctional officers, Department of Corrections employees, Prisoner Review Board employees, Department of Human Services employees working within a penal institution or a mental health or developmental disabilities facility, and full-time law enforcement officers or firefighters.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 20
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

5:00 PM

Senate Labor Committee Hearing

Feb 26

10:00 AM

House Personnel & Pensions Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 20

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-001

May 20

House

Passed Both Houses