House Sponsors: BUGIELSKI-CAPPARELLI-MCKEON-MCAULIFFE-BURKE. Short description: PEN CD-CHGO FIRE-OCCUP DISEASE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Reduces the eligibility requirement for occupational disease disability benefits from 10 years of service to 5. Adds benefits for HIV infection and hepatitis resulting from service as a fireman. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) The fiscal impact of HB 3421 has not been determined, but is estimated to be minor. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status