PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT

What it does

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

Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases, except for persons who first retired prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act, the amount of the death benefit from $3,000 to $8,000. Makes conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Every action

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

1. May 30, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2. May 30, 2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
3. May 30, 2026SenatePassed Both Houses
4. Jun 26, 2026SenateSent to the Governor
5. Aug 7, 2026SenateGovernor Approved
6. Aug 7, 2026SenateEffective Date August 7, 2026; Some Provisions
7. Aug 7, 2026SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027; Some Provisions
8. Aug 7, 2026SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0810

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

• Linda HolmesD Primary sponsor · District 42
• Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.D Floor sponsor · District 86