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SB 1894

PEN CD-SURS-SURVIVORS BENEFITS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rob Martwick

SB 1894 modifies survivor benefit provisions for Illinois public employee pension system members, affecting families' financial security after member death.

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Bill Summary · SB 1894

Legislative bill overview

SB 1894 modifies survivor benefits under Illinois' public employee pension systems, specifically the Downstate Universities Retirement System (CD-SURS). The bill adjusts how survivor benefits are calculated and distributed to the families of deceased pension members. The exact modifications are not publicly detailed in the available legislative history, as the bill remains in early committee stages.

Why is this important

Survivor benefits directly affect the financial security of families who lose public employees, including university staff, teachers, and other state workers. Changes to these benefits can significantly impact household income for spouses and children of deceased pension members. Given Illinois' ongoing pension funding challenges, any modifications to benefit structures carry implications for both retirees' families and state budget obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefit reduction concerns: Modifications could reduce survivor payouts, affecting vulnerable families dependent on these benefits
  • Fairness across systems: Changes might create disparities between different public employee pension systems in Illinois
  • Long-term pension liability: Adjustments to survivor benefits affect the state's actuarial calculations and long-term pension funding obligations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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