HB 2923 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

MUNI-POLICE OFFICER INSURANCE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that on or after one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, no applicant shall be appointed to the police department unless he or she has proof of professional liability insurance coverage. Requires that a police officer maintain continuous coverage throughout the course of employment, including coverage for willful or malicious acts and acts outside the scope of the officer's employment by the municipality. Allows the municipality to reimburse police officers for the base rate of this coverage, but officers are responsible for any additional costs due to personal or claims history. Provides that the municipality may not indemnify police officers against liability in any amount greater than required by State law unless the officer's insurance is exhausted. Limits home rule powers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2019 Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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