Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois SB2953: PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT
Status: In committee, June 2, 2026
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
What the bill says
A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026SB2953Introduced 1/27/2026, by Sen. Michael W. HalpinSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 5/16-118from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 40 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par…
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026SB2953Introduced 1/27/2026, by Sen. Michael W. HalpinSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 5/16-118from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 40 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code.Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), anannuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or herretirement status if that employment is not within the school year duringwhich service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paidhours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the sameclassroom. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately. LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b A BILL FOR SB2953LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b SB2953 LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b SB2953 LRB104 18684 RPS 32127 b AN ACT concerning public employee benefits. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 5.The Illinois Pension Code is amended by changing Section 16-118 as follows: (40 ILCS 5/16-118)(from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118) Sec. 16-118.Retirement."Retirement": Entry upon a retirement annuity or receipt of a single-sum retirement benefit granted under this Article after termination of active …
Sponsors
- Michael W. Halpin (D, 36) · primary sponsor
- Paul Faraci (D, 52)
- Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D, 23)
- Robert Peters (D, 13)
- Doris Turner (D, 48)
- Adriane Johnson (D, 30)
- Rachel Ventura (D, 43)
- Steve McClure (R, 54)
- Gregg Johnson (D, 72) · primary sponsor
- Stephanie A. Kifowit (D, 84)
- Amy Elik (R, 111)
- Joyce Mason (D, 61)
Latest actions
- : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- : Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
- : Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
- : Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- : Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
- : Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- : Second Reading - Short Debate
- : Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- : Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
- : Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Votes
- Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee (May 7, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading - Passed (April 16, 2026): 57 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass Education (February 24, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: ILCS 40 - Local Government
Common questions
- What is SB2953?
- SB2953 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): PEN CD-TEACHERS-RE-EMPLOYMENT.
- What does SB2953 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026SB2953Introduced 1/27/2026, by Sen. Michael W. HalpinSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: ILCS 5/16-118from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 40 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-118 ILCS 5/16-118 from Ch. 108 1/2, par…
- What is the status of SB2953?
- In committee as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2953?
- Michael W. Halpin (D, 36), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2953?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2953&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114
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