HB1776Introduced in the House
FIREFIGHTERS-NONCITIZENS
Introduced by Barbara Hernandez, District 50
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that an individual who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law is authorized to apply for the position of firefighter, subject to all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
May 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
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