Illinois § 20-131
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-131.
Retirement Annuities and Survivors Annuities - Guarantees. (a) This amendatory Act of 1975 (P.A. 79-782) shall not be applied to deprive any person or his survivor of eligibility for an annuity or to reduce the annuity or to deprive such person of rights to which he or his survivor would have been entitled under the provisions of Article 20 which were in effect immediately prior to September 5, 1975, if he was an employee immediately prior to that date. (b) If the combined retirement annuity benefits provided under Public Act 79-782 are less than the combined retirement annuity benefits that would have been payable under the alternative formula of Section 20-122, the system under which retirement would have occurred, as provided by Section 20-122, shall increase the proportional retirement annuity by an amount equal to the difference. (c) Subsection (b) of this Section does not apply to the retirement annuity benefits payable under the self-managed plan established under Section 15-158.2 of this Code. (Source: P.A. 91-887, eff. 7-6-00.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-131
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-131 cover?
Section 20-131 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 20-131?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-131" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 20-131 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Illinois.