Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 3982 — FREEDOM TO WORK-RESPONDERS

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that the definition of "first responders" means any persons who are currently or formerly employed as: (i) emergency medical services personnel, (ii) firefighters, and (iii) law enforcement officers. Effective January 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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The bill expands the definition of 'first responders' in the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to include law enforcement officers.

  • 820 ILCS 90/10

    (iii) law enforcement officers.

    The definition of 'first responders' now includes law enforcement officers.

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3982 do?
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that the definition of "first responders" means any persons who are currently or formerly employed as: (i) emergency medical services personnel, (ii) firefighters, and (iii) law enforcement officers. Effective January 1, 2025.
Who sponsors SB 3982?
SB 3982 is sponsored by Paul Faraci (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3982?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 3982?
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