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IL SB2841
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Halpin
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act to include animal control officers and animal wardens within the scope of covered personnel eligible for death benefits
- Defines "animal control officer or animal warden" as an employee of a State or local governmental entity appointed or employed to enforce animal regulation statutes and protect public health and safety
- Extends eligibility for line of duty death compensation to families of animal control officers and animal wardens who die from injuries received in active performance of duties within one year of the injury
- Death compensation amounts are adjusted annually based on Consumer Price Index increases, with the base amount having been $259,038 as of July 2002
- Claims for death benefits must be filed within 2 years of the date of death, with compensation paid to designated beneficiaries or according to statutory succession rules if no beneficiary is named
Legislative Description
LINE OF DUTY ANIMAL CONTROL
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026
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