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IllinoisSB2826104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
PEN CD-IMRF-BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sponsored By: Chris Balkema (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that no person who has earned creditable service through employment by the Fund shall be eligible to serve as a trustee.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Separation pay and pension portability
If you leave a participating employer and do not qualify for an annuity when you apply, you get a separation benefit. If you qualify for a very small annuity (under $100 a month), you can choose the separation benefit instead. If you are entitled to an annuity and want to buy service credit in another plan, you can elect a separation benefit and use it for that credit. You must be separated from the employer where you last participated in the fund.
When and how your pension pays
The law explains when the fund starts paying your annuity. When the fund gets your written application, payments can start and can reach back up to one year. If you are out of service and otherwise entitled, payments also start when you reach the federal required distribution age. Your monthly benefit is at least $10. If an annuitant dies, any unpaid amount earned up to the date of death goes to the named beneficiary.
Who qualifies for municipal retirement pension
The law sets who can get a retirement annuity from the municipal retirement fund. You must meet a minimum age: 55 for Tier 1, 62 for Tier 2, or 50 if your benefit is under Section 7-142.1. If you first joined after December 31, 1961, you also need enough service: 8 years for Tier 1 or 10 years for Tier 2. You cannot get an annuity while you are entitled to pay from a job that makes you a participating employee. You also cannot prearrange to return to the same employer and still collect the annuity.
New rules for pension board
The law sets the pension board at eight members: four executives from participating employers, three employees, and one annuitant. Terms start January 1 after election and last five years. Trustees serve without pay but get expenses and any lost earnings reimbursed. People who lack minimum service credit or who earned service by working for the fund cannot serve; elected trustees are disqualified when they leave covered jobs, and the annuitant trustee is disqualified if the annuity ends. A no-gap move to another participating employer does not disqualify; vacancies are filled by board appointment, and actions need at least five votes at a regular or properly called special meeting.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 111 • No: 0
House vote • 5/14/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee;
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 5/12/2026
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed
Yes: 75 • No: 36 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 5/7/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
Do Pass Pensions;
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0634
7/24/2026SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
7/24/2026SenateGovernor Approved
7/24/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/21/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
5/21/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/19/2026HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
5/14/2026HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
5/14/2026HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
5/14/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/14/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 010-000-000
5/14/2026HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
5/12/2026HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Personnel & Pensions Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
5/12/2026HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
5/12/2026HouseAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
5/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
5/12/2026HouseFirst Reading
5/12/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
5/8/2026HouseArrived in House
5/8/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/7/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/7/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Balkema
5/7/2026SenateRecalled to Second Reading
5/7/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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