HB 5005

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

MUNI CD-POLICE COLLEGE DEGREES.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5005
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-10
Education Public Safety
Summary

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that applicants who are 21 years of age or older may not be required to obtain any collegiate-level education or a collegiate level degree as a prerequisite to take an examination for a position as a policeman or for appointment to active duty with the police department. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsor
Patrick Sheehan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-10 Status in_committee
2026-02-10 Latest Action 2/10/2026 - House:
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