IL HB6297

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code regarding death benefits for line of duty deaths.

Denies annuity payments to the wife of a fireman who dies while receiving disability benefits when the death is caused by an unrelated illness or injury, not the original condition that prevented resuming active service.

Specifies that the amendment is a restatement and clarification of existing eligibility requirements, not a substantive policy change.

Effective immediately upon enactment.