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HB 3602 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

VETERANS HOMES-ADMISSIONS

Summary
Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Provides that no veteran who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements for admission into a Veterans Home shall be denied admission on account of a prior conviction for a crime of violence as defined in the Crime Victims Compensation Act if the veteran completed his or her sentence 20 or more years prior to applying for admission into the Veterans Home.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves admission barrier for veterans with old violent crime convictions, promoting reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing post-sentence restrictions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves barrier to Veterans Home admission for veterans with completed 20+ year old sentences, expanding access to housing benefits.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 11, 2025
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Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
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Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Jackie Haas
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