HB4936

Illinois HB4936 modifies firefighter age restrictions, residency requirements, and examination processes.

Illinois HB4936 amends the age limit for firefighters, allowing those under 18 to be eligible. It prohibits making residency requirements more restrictive for firefighters during their service or as a condition for promotion, except for fire chiefs and up to two positions below them. The bill also mandates that examinations for firefighter positions be public, competitive, and open to all applicants, with reasonable limitations on health, habits, and moral character.