HB4936 - 104th General Assembly

FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Amy Elik
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-7
65 ILCS 5/10-1-12from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-12
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-14
70 ILCS 705/16.06from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 37.06
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that no person under the age of 18 (rather than 21) shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter. Provides that no person who is 37 years of age or older (rather than 35 years of age or older) shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a firefighter unless specified conditions are satisfied.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
2/06/2026 House First Reading
2/06/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee