IL HB5809

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code to allow widow's annuity contribution refunds when a firefighter is involved in marriage invalidity, legal separation, or dissolution proceedings at the time of withdrawal or entry into annuity.

Refunds of widow's annuity contributions shall be made upon request and consistent with the court's order, after entry of the judgment declaring invalidity of marriage, legal separation, or dissolution of marriage.

Changes apply retroactively without regard to whether the firefighter was in service before or after the effective date of this Act.

Amends the State Mandates Act to exempt the implementation of this mandate from requiring state reimbursement to municipalities.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.