House Sponsors: BLACK. Short description: POLICE FIRE-AGE-MILITRY SERVCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that the maximum age for induction into a fire or police department is 45 years for a person who has served full-time in the military for at least 10 years. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that persons who (i) have served full-time in the military for at least 10 years; (ii) are 45 years of age or under; and (iii) were not dishonorably discharged from military service (instead of, persons who have served in the military for at least 10 years and are 45 years of age or under) are eligible for appointment as a police officer or firefighter. Last action on Bill: TABLED BY SPONSOR Last action date: MAR-27-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status