Illinois · Senate Bill 1956 · 103rd General Assembly

PEN CD-CHI POLICE-SUBROGATION

SB 1956 Sponsored by Robert F. Martwick Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 9, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 9, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 29, 2023
  4. Passed the House Nov 9, 2023
  5. To the governor Dec 1, 2023
  6. Became law Dec 8, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, in those cases where the injury or death for which a disability or death benefit is payable was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability on the part of some person or entity to pay damages to the policeman, then legal proceedings may be taken against such other person or entity to recover damages notwithstanding the Fund's…

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Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, in those cases where the injury or death for which a disability or death benefit is payable was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability on the part of some person or entity to pay damages to the policeman, then legal proceedings may be taken against such other person or entity to recover damages notwithstanding the Fund's payment of or liability to pay disability or death benefits. Provides that the Fund may intervene in any action brought by the disabled policeman or his or her personal representative. Effective immediately.

Every action

118 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Senate Special Committee on Pensions · Senate Special Committee on Pensions
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Senate Special Committee on Pensions; 010-000-000 · Senate Special Committee on Pensions
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2023
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2023
  9. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** March 24, 2023
  10. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  11. HouseArrived in House
  12. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  13. HouseFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  15. CommitteeAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee · House Personnel & Pensions
  16. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  17. CommitteeAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee · House Personnel & Pensions
  18. HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023
  19. CommitteeMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Personnel & Pensions Committee; Rep. Kam Buckner · House Personnel & Pensions
  20. HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-040-000
  21. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  22. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  23. HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Steven Reick
  24. HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Steven Reick
  25. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  26. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  27. HousePension Note Filed
  28. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee · House Personnel & Pensions
  29. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  30. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee · House Personnel & Pensions
  31. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Personnel & Pensions Committee; by Voice Vote · House Personnel & Pensions
  32. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 007-002-000 · House Personnel & Pensions
  33. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  35. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  36. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  37. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  38. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  39. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  40. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  42. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  43. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  44. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  45. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  47. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  48. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  49. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  50. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  51. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
  52. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  53. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  54. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  55. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  56. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  57. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  58. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  59. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  60. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  61. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
  62. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  63. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  64. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  65. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  66. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  67. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  68. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  69. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  70. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  71. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  72. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  73. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  74. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  75. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  76. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2023
  77. HouseFiscal Note Filed
  78. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  79. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  80. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Removed Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  81. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Justin Slaughter
  82. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  83. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  84. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  85. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  86. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
  87. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  88. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  89. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  90. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee · House Personnel & Pensions
  91. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  92. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 009-001-001 · House Personnel & Pensions
  93. SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  94. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  95. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  96. House3/5 Vote Required
  97. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 094-008-001
  98. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  99. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3
  100. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - November 9, 2023
  101. SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  102. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  103. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  104. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  105. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  106. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  107. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  108. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  109. SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 3/5 Vote Required
  110. SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 047-000-000
  1. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 3/5 Vote Required
  2. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 047-000-000
  3. SenateSenate Concurs
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date December 8, 2023
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0582

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
Mar 29, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 94–8
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 94 No 8 Not voting 16
Democrats: 68 yes, 0 no Republicans: 26 yes, 8 no
How each member voted

Yes · 94

No · 8

Not voting · 5

Excused · 11

House Committee Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 47–0
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 47 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 35 yes, 0 no Republicans: 12 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 47

Not voting · 12

House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 47–0
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 47 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 35 yes, 0 no Republicans: 12 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 47

Not voting · 12

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 9, 2023 Senate Special Committee on Pensions Special Committee on Pensions - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 1

 10–0
May 18, 2023 House Personnel & Pensions Personnel & Pensions - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 7

No · 2

 Passed 7–2
Nov 7, 2023 House Personnel & Pensions House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Personnel & Pensions - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

No · 1

Not voting · 1

 Passed 9–1

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 6 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.