SB1454Introduced in the Senate
PEN CD-CHICAGO-AUTO ENROLLMENT
Introduced by Robert Martwick, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall automatically enroll all employees of the municipality who first become employees of the municipality on or after January 1, 2027 and who are participants in a pension fund established under Article 5, 6, or 8 of the Illinois Pension Code into an eligible deferred compensation plan that the municipality has established for its employees. Provides that, if a municipality has not established an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees, then the municipality shall establish an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees on or before January 1, 2027. Provides that an employee subject to automatic enrollment shall have the option to opt out of the plan and shall be informed of that option within 30 days after being hired. Provides that, if another option is not chosen by the employee, the default employee contribution to the account shall be 3% of the employee's salary. Provides that the plan administrator may automatically increase employees' contributions by no more than 1% per year, and an employee may choose to opt out of the automatic increases. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0620
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Pensions
Do Pass Pensions; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Pensions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions; 007-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Martwick
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Pension Note Filed
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0620
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