Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 245 — PEN CD-DOMESTIC PARTNERS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  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 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Downstate Teacher and the Chicago Teacher Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Postponed - Pensions and Investments

  4. Assigned to Pensions and Investments

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

Sponsors

  • Heather Steans · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Heather Steans

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 245 do?
Amends the Downstate Teacher and the Chicago Teacher Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 245?
SB 245 is sponsored by Heather Steans.
What is the current status of SB 245?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 245?
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