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HB 1776 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FIREFIGHTERS-NONCITIZENS

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves citizenship requirement for firefighter roles, enabling legally authorized non-citizens to apply, advancing immigrant employment access and integration.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action May 28, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Barbara Hernandez
Barbara Hernandez
DDemocratic
IL
50
Co
Photo of Abdelnasser Rashid
Abdelnasser Rashid
DDemocratic
IL
21
Co
Photo of Anne Stava
Anne Stava
DDemocratic
IL
81
Co
Photo of Bob Rita
Bob Rita
DDemocratic
IL
28
Co
Photo of Dave Vella
Dave Vella
DDemocratic
IL
68
Co
Photo of Dee Avelar
Dee Avelar
DDemocratic
IL
85
Co
Photo of Diane Blair-Sherlock
Diane Blair-Sherlock
DDemocratic
IL
46
Co
Photo of Harry Benton
Harry Benton
DDemocratic
IL
97
Co
Photo of Hoan Huynh
Hoan Huynh
DDemocratic
IL
13
Co
Photo of Jaime Andrade
Jaime Andrade
DDemocratic
IL
40
Co
Photo of Janet Yang Rohr
Janet Yang Rohr
DDemocratic
IL
41