HB4936

FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 27

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

Feb 6

House

First Reading

Feb 6

House

Referred to Rules Committee