Bill Status of HB 1776   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREFIGHTERS-NONCITIZENS

House Sponsors
Rep. Barbara Hernandez

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-7
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6
70 ILCS 705/16.06d new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that an individual who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law is authorized to apply for the position of firefighter, subject to all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/27/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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