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SB1268Introduced in the Senate

PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Karina Villa, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases, except for persons who first retired prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act, the amount of the death benefit from $3,000 to $8,000. Makes conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2026.

Where it stands

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

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Pensions

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

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