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SB 2919 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

PUBLIC SAFETY BENEFITS-SPOUSES

Summary
Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that, if the injured employee subsequently dies, the employer shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse (rather than the surviving spouse until remarried) and for the dependent children under specified conditions.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill continues health insurance premiums for surviving spouses/children of public safety employees after death, removing remarriage restriction, thus protecting insurance coverage for a specific group under healthcare topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends health insurance benefits for surviving spouses/children of deceased public safety employees, expanding worker benefit protections under employment standards.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Willie Preston
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