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IL HB2476
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Kifowit
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AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age for firefighter employment from 21 to 18 years old in Illinois municipalities and fire protection districts
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Amends three sections of Illinois law: the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1 and 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3) and the Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/16.06b)
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Applies to full-time fire department positions in municipalities and fire protection districts throughout the state
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Maintains all other existing firefighter eligibility requirements, including the maximum age limit of 35 for taking firefighter examinations (with certain exceptions for veterans, prior firefighters, and volunteers)
Legislative Description
FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025