Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 10 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 2953 — PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    2 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill addresses re-employment conditions for teachers in the pension code.

This legislation pertains to the conditions under which teachers can be re-employed after retirement. It aims to clarify and potentially modify existing pension regulations affecting re-employment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that retired teachers may have clearer options for returning to work while managing their pensions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2953 extends the period during which retired teachers can work without affecting their retirement benefits from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2029. This means that retirees can take on teaching roles without penalty, as long as they don’t exceed the specified limits on days and hours worked. This change matters because it provides more flexibility for retired teachers, allowing them to contribute to the education system while still maintaining their retirement status.

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*LRB10418684RPS32127b* SB2953 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2026 SB2953 Introduced 1/27/2026, by Sen.
SB2953 Engrossed LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.
Michael W.
Halpin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch.
108 1/2, par.
16-118 Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code.
Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom.
Makes a conforming change.
Effective immediately.
LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b A BILL FOR SB2953 LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.
SB2953 - 2 - LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b (iii) during the period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2018, 100 paid days or 500 paid hours in each school year;
SB2953 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b (iii) during the period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2018, 100 paid days or 500 paid hours in each school year;
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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  3. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  6. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  11. Pension Note Filed

  12. Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026

  27. Second Reading

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026

  29. Do Pass Education; 012-000-000

  30. Assigned to Education

  31. Referred to Assignments

  32. First Reading

  33. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (171)

171 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

Personnel & Pensions

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 3001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 19000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8002
Republican 4001
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2953?
SB 2953 is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Steve McClure (Republican), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Amy Elik (Republican), and Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2953?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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