Illinois House Bill 4295

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Public Safety Career Pathways Act. Requires a participating public or nonpublic high school or school district to provide access to at least one Pipeline Program in a public safety field. Allows an individual 18 years of age or older to participate in a Fire and Emergency Medical Services Pathway. Provides that a law enforcement agency may establish a Cadet Program for individuals 18 to 20 years of age interested in pursuing sworn law enforcement employment. Provides that a Pipeline Program may also include training or supervised experience leading to certain other careers. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a model memorandum of understanding for institutions and local public safety partners. Requires a local public safety partner participating in a Pipeline Program to maintain all insurance required under State law. Provides that participation in a Pipeline Program does not create civil liability for a local public safety partner beyond its statutory duties, as long as the local public safety partner acts in good faith and complies with safety requirements. Provides that compensation for a Pipeline Program participant is optional and may be determined by the local public safety partner. Allows the State Board to provide tuition assistance to eligible participants in certified fire services, emergency medical services, or law enforcement preparatory programs. Requires a local public safety partner to comply with all safety requirements applicable to minors and trainees. Sets forth provisions concerning employee status, background checks, reporting, and rulemaking. Repeals the Act 5 years after the effective date. Effective immediately.

PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER PATHWAYS

Rep. Jed Davis [R]

Rep. Mike Coffey [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-03-27	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2026-03-27	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
2026-03-04	House	Assigned to Education Policy Committee
2026-01-14	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2026-01-14	House	First Reading
2026-01-06	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4295&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=164794&SessionID=114
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText?LegDocId=206142&DocName=10400HB4295&DocNum=4295&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=164794&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session=