SB2802

PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT

Final Passage·5/30/26

SB2802 amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to increase death benefits for retirees.

SB2802 amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) provisions to increase the death benefit from $3,000 to $8,000 for those who retire after the effective date of the bill. The bill also makes conforming changes to related sections. It specifies the conditions under which the death benefit is payable, including scenarios involving surviving spouses and children. The bill amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel Committee Hearing

Mar 4

9:00 AM

Senate Pensions Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 30

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

May 30

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000