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IL SB2391
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Laura Fine
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AI Summary
- Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code to change terminology from "disability" to "dependent by reason of a physical or mental disability" for eligible children seeking survivors' benefits
- Clarifies that an eligible child with a physical or mental disability does not need to be claimed as a dependent on the member's or annuitant's final federal income tax return to qualify for survivors' benefits
- Eligible children with disabilities remain qualified for survivors' benefits regardless of age, as long as the disability prevents substantial gainful activity and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
PEN CD-TRS-SURVIVORS' BENEFITS
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/16/2021
Committee Referrals
Assignments4/16/2021
Pensions3/23/2021
Assignments2/26/2021
Full Bill Text
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