HB4936 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Amy Elik
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7  from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-7
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1  
65 ILCS 5/10-1-12  from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-12
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6  from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3  
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14  from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-14
70 ILCS 705/16.06  from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 37.06
70 ILCS 705/16.06b  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that no person under the age of 18 (rather than 21) shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter. Provides that no person who is 37 years of age or older (rather than 35 years of age or older) shall be eligible to take an examination for a position as a firefighter unless specified conditions are satisfied.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee