SB 1712
Pen cd-chi fire-breast cancer
Pen CD-Chi Fire-Breast Cancer
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Bill overview
Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that any active fireman who has completed 7 or more years of service and is unable to perform his duties in the Fire Department by reason of breast cancer resulting from service as a fireman shall be entitled to receive an occupational disease disability benefit during any period of such disability for which he does not have a right to receive salary. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
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Robert F. Martwick
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