SB2953Introduced in the Senate
PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Personnel & Pensions Committee · May 7, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Michael Kelly | 15 | Yes |
| Patrick Sheehan | 37 | Yes |
| Janet Yang Rohr | 41 | Yes |
| Martha Deuter | 45 | Yes |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
| Stephanie Kifowit | 84 | Yes |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| Travis Weaver | 93 | Yes |
| Kyle Moore | 99 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Pension Note Filed
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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