Bill Status of SB2747  101st General Assembly

Short Description:  PEN CD-ATTORNEY'S FEES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Fine

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/1-115from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 1-115
30 ILCS 805/8.44 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that in any action by a participant or beneficiary arising under the Code or Article XIII, Section 5 of the Illinois Constitution in which there is at issue the payment of benefits due to a participant or beneficiary, the court, in its discretion, may allow either party to recover reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  2/4/2020SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2020SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die