Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: failed. Latest action: April 17, 2026.
WORK COMP-FIRST RESPONDERS.
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is employed as a first responder and who suffers a serious bodily injury in the course of that employment shall be presumed to be entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Provides that the Workers' Compensation Commission shall accelerate any dispute regarding an employee's continuing entitlement to benefits under the provision.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-17 | Status | failed |
| 2026-04-17 | Latest Action | 4/17/2026 - House: |