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Read. Follow. Verify.Illinois Senate Bill 2020 raises minimum line-of-duty disability pensions for police and firefighters to $40,000 annually
Last action · September 23, 2026: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-AllenSponsors: Paul Faraci and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning July 1, 2025, Illinois sets a minimum of at least $40,000 per year for downstate police officers and firefighters, replacing previous lower monthly minimums regardless of the date of disability or death.
Local governments must fund higher minimum disability payments for eligible police and firefighters without receiving state reimbursement for the resulting mandate costs.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
downstate police officers
Disabled officers receive a guaranteed minimum line-of-duty disability pension of at least $40,000 per year and face modified criteria for annual pension increases.
downstate firefighters
Disabled firefighters receive a guaranteed minimum line-of-duty disability pension of at least $40,000 per year.
local municipalities
Local governments must fund higher minimum disability benefit levels without state reimbursement for the mandate.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the $40,000 minimum line-of-duty disability pension?
Do municipalities receive state funding to cover these increased pension costs?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
10 actions- Sep 23, 2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
- Apr 15, 2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
- Mar 13, 2026SenateCommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Jan 27, 2026SenateCommitteeRe-assigned to Pensions
- Dec 3, 2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
- Mar 21, 2025SenateCommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Show 4 earlier actions
- Mar 12, 2025SenateCommitteeAssigned to Pensions
- Feb 6, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Assignments
- Feb 6, 2025SenateIntroducedFirst Reading
- Feb 6, 2025SenateIntroducedFiled with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
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Substantial Increase in Disability Floor
The legislation raises the baseline police disability floor from $400 monthly ($4,800 annually) to $40,000 annually, representing a major policy adjustment for historical disability cases.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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