Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 5253 — FIRE DIST-TRUSTEE COMPENSATION

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill relates to compensation for trustees of fire districts.

This bill addresses the compensation structure for trustees who oversee fire districts. It aims to establish or modify how these trustees are compensated for their roles.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 5253 includes changes to the compensation limits for members of the board of trustees of fire protection districts, increasing the amounts they can receive. Specifically, for districts with fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen, compensation can now be up to $1,500 annually (up from $1,000); for districts with 4 to 9 full-time firefighters, up to $2,000 (up from $1,500); and for districts with 10 or more, up to $2,500 (up from $2,000). This matters because increasing these limits may help attract and retain board members in fire districts, ensuring better governance and support for local fire services.

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*LRB10419370RTM32818b* HB5253 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2026 HB5253 Introduced 2/10/2026, by Rep.
HB5253 Engrossed LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b AN ACT concerning local government.
Dan Swanson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 705/6 from Ch.
127 1/2, par.
26 Amends the Fire Protection District Act.
Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum.
Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum.
Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid per annum.y be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b A BILL FOR HB5253 LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b AN ACT concerning local government.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 16.01 through 16.18, the board may appoint and enter into a multi-year contract not exceeding 3 years with a fire chief and may HB5253 - 2 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b appoint any firemen that may be necessary for the district, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board and who shall give any bond that the board may require.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 16.01 through 16.18, the board may appoint and enter into a multi-year contract not exceeding 3 years with a fire chief and may HB5253 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b appoint any firemen that may be necessary for the district, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board and who shall give any bond that the board may require.
In order to continue to receive the additional HB5253 - 3 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b compensation, the trustee must attend annual training approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal on a continuing basis thereafter.
In order to continue to receive the additional HB5253 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b compensation, the trustee must attend annual training approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal on a continuing basis thereafter.
Such insurance may include HB5253 - 4 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b provisions for employees who rely on treatment by spiritual means alone through prayer for healing in accord with the tenets and practice of a well recognized religious denomination.
Such insurance may include HB5253 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 19370 RTM 32818 b provisions for employees who rely on treatment by spiritual means alone through prayer for healing in accord with the tenets and practice of a well recognized religious denomination.
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Action History

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

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  7. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026

  16. Arrive in Senate

  17. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-000-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

  20. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000

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

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  24. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 23 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 62009
Republican 260013
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 940023
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Not Voting
Gregg Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Not Voting
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Not Voting
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Not Voting
Regan Deering Republican Not Voting
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Police & Fire Committee

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 5000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5253?
HB 5253 is sponsored by Dan Swanson (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), and Andrew S. Chesney (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5253?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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