MUNI CD-POLICE COLLEGE DEGREES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that applicants who are 21 years of age or older may not be required to obtain any collegiate-level education or a collegiate level degree as a prerequisite to take an examination for a position as a policeman or for appointment to active duty with the police department. Makes conforming changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Sheehan
RRepublican
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