All Roll Calls
Yes: 190 • No: 0
IllinoisHB1648104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
PEN CD-FIRE-PAYMENT REDIRECTS
Sponsored By: Brad Stephens (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Firefighter pensions shielded from creditors
This law protects firefighter pension money from creditors. Courts and creditors cannot garnish, levy, or attach it to pay your debts. This applies before and after the pension board orders payment. The fund is held and used only to pay firefighter pensions and beneficiaries.
Limits on redirecting firefighter pension checks
You cannot transfer or assign your firefighter pension, annuity, refund, or disability payment. That includes using it as collateral or by mortgage. You may, in writing, direct a monthly payment to a fire-service group you belong to or for hospital insurance. This option also applies if your surviving spouse is the affiliated member.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brad Stephens
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Dale Fowler
Republican • Senate
Dan Ugaste
Republican • House
Donald P. DeWitte
Republican • Senate
Harry Benton
Democratic • House
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Jehan Gordon-Booth
Democratic • House
Jennifer Sanalitro
Republican • House
Joe C. Sosnowski
Republican • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Mary Gill
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Republican • House
Nicole La Ha
Republican • House
Patrick Sheehan
Republican • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Thaddeus Jones
Democratic • House
Tony M. McCombie
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass Pensions;
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 114 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0196
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
5/30/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/8/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
5/8/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateDo Pass Pensions; 006-000-000
5/7/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Pensions
4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/9/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/9/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/9/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/9/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/8/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced