Bill Status of HB 4139   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  PEN CD-IMRF-DISABILITY BENEFIT

House Sponsors
Rep. Bradley Fritts-Janet Yang Rohr-Barbara Hernández, Lindsey LaPointe, Yolonda Morris, Mary Beth Canty and Kelly M. Cassidy

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Win Stoller)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/7-131 new
40 ILCS 5/7-145.1
40 ILCS 5/7-146from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 7-146
40 ILCS 5/7-149from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 7-149
40 ILCS 5/7-150from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 7-150

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. With regard to disability benefits, provides that a determination of disability may be made by a licensed and practicing medical professional with the authority to diagnose the condition or conditions for which disability benefits are sought (rather than only a physician). Defines "medical professional". Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
40 ILCS 5/7-131 new
Adds reference to:
40 ILCS 5/7-130.1 new
40 ILCS 5/7-130.2 new
40 ILCS 5/7-130.3 new
40 ILCS 5/7-130.4 new
40 ILCS 5/7-130.5 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes references from "medical professional" to "health care professional". Provides that "health care professional" means a person currently licensed as a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, clinical psychologist, or physician assistant diagnosing the condition or conditions for which disability benefits are sought in accordance with the person's level of education, training, and licensure. Defines "advanced practice registered nurse", "clinical psychologist", "physician", and "physician assistant". Makes conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/19/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
  10/18/2023HouseFirst Reading
  10/18/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
  2/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
  2/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/22/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 010-000-000
  2/22/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/22/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  2/23/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
  2/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee
  3/12/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  3/12/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández
  3/14/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
  3/14/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/10/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/15/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-015-000
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  4/16/2024SenateArrive in Senate
  4/18/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/18/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
  4/18/2024SenateFirst Reading
  4/18/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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