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HB2479 — PEN CD-CHI POLICE-ADMIN REVIEW
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by a majority vote of the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Read HB2479 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel; 007-001-000
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Assigned to Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Sponsors
- Stephanie A. Kifowit · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 9% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Jawaharial Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Norma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kyle Moore | Republican | Not Voting |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB2479 do?
- Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by a majority vote of the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB2479 ?
- HB2479 is sponsored by Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB2479 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB2479 ?
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