PEN CD-DNST FIREFIGHTERS-PTSD
Summary
Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a firefighter receiving a disability pension for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shall not be required to undergo a medical examination to verify continuance of disability after attaining the age of 45 (rather than 50). Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 14, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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