Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB2953      — PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill extends the re-employment period for retired teachers in Illinois.

This bill allows retired teachers in Illinois to return to work without losing retirement benefits until June 30, 2029. They can work up to 120 paid days or 600 hours each school year, but not more than 100 days in the same classroom.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Retired teachers can return to work without losing their pension benefits while adhering to specific limitations.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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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 L. 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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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

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

Official roll call →

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — 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
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
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

Official roll call →

Education

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 8002
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

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2953      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB2953     ?
SB2953      is sponsored by Stephanie A. Kifowit, Joyce Mason, Amy Elik, Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Steve McClure (Republican), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2953     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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