New Legislation Signed Into Law
August 23, 2016
RE: New Legislation Signed Into Law
House Bill 4259 was signed into law August 19, 2016, and is now Public Act 99-830.
This new legislation terminates participation in IMRF for new employees of the following six employers:
- Illinois Association of Park Districts
- Illinois Municipal League
- Illinois Supervisors, County Commissioners and Superintendents of Highways Association
- Township Officials of Illinois
- United Counties Council of Illinois
- Will County Governmental League
This legislation applies to those who begin employment on or after January 1, 2017. Those employees who begin employment prior to January 1, 2017, will continue to participate in IMRF.
If you have questions, please contact IMRF using the Employer Access Secure Messaging Center, or call an IMRF Member Services Representative using the exclusive, employer-only 800 number:
1-800-728-7971.
Sincerely,
Louis W. Kosiba
Executive Director