Veterans

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 3229: FLAG DISPLAY-US&POW/MIA

Amends the Flag Display Act. Provides that only the United States national flag or the POW/MIA flag may be flown over government buildings used by the State, units of local government, and school districts.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates display of POW/MIA flag over government buildings, directly recognizing veterans' service and sacrifice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Illinois · House May 1, 2025

HB 2777: PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that certain provisions related to probationary separation, term appointments, and veterans hospital visits are subject to Jurisdiction B. Changes references to veterans hospital visits to references to veterans medical appointments. Provides that an employee who is also a veteran shall be permitted 4 days per year to receive medical care authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at any type of health care provider or health care facility (rather than permitted 4 days per year to visit a veterans hospital or clinic), for examination or treatment (rather than for examination) of a military service-connected condition (rather than service-connected disability).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized care at any provider, expanding access beyond VA facilities without location restrictions92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 4 days annual leave for VA medical care, expanding worker benefits for veterans without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized medical care at any provider, expanding healthcare access beyond prior restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care Veteran Healthcare

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signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 39: VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION

Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Exempts any tiny home for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing, if that tiny home is constructed by a specified nonprofit organization that exclusively funds and administers tiny homes for veterans. Provides that every county and municipality that has the power to issue building permits and otherwise control the construction of buildings shall require by ordinance that an applicant seeking a building permit to construct tiny homes for at-risk veterans must include with the permit application a completed and signed affidavit stating that all buildings constructed under the permit are designated for the exclusive use of qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Prohibits a county or municipality, including a home rule unit, from adopting any building code or ordinance that requires EV-capable parking spaces for tiny homes constructed for the purpose of providing affordable housing for at-risk veterans under the provisions. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts tiny homes for homeless veterans from permitting barriers, directly advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable population through dedicated nonprofit administration.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veteran tiny homes for homeless/veterans at risk of homelessness, requiring local permits and mandating nonprofit focus exclusively on veterans' housing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Homelessness Veteran Housing

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 3840: HOUSING-TECH

HB 3840 is a technical amendment to Section 14 of the Illinois Affordable Housing Act, which governs the Homeless Veterans Demonstration Project. It corrects outdated language in the existing provision (originally referencing a 1991 reporting deadline) without changing the program's core structure or eligibility. The bill directly affects the administration of the project, which provides short-term shelter, needs assessments, and referrals to job training for low- and very low-income homeless veterans and their families. This is a minor wording update to ensure the law aligns with current practices, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCorrects outdated language in Homeless Veterans Demonstration Project, maintaining existing housing/employment services without altering program structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2720: PROP TX-VETERANS-PTELL

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that special purpose levies made for the purpose of funding a Veterans Assistance Commission are not included in a taxing district's aggregate extension.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes veterans' levies from tax cap, enabling dedicated funding for veterans' programs without triggering extension limits, advancing targeted fiscal support.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans' commission levies from tax limits, enabling dedicated funding for veterans' services without district tax caps.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 1362: SERVICE MEMBER EMPLOYMENT-COMP

Amends the Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In a provision concerning differential compensation, changes the definition of "work days" to mean the actual number of shifts (rather than days) the employee would have worked during the period of military leave but for the service member's military obligation. Further provides that work days are tabulated without regard for the number of hours in a shift (rather than work day), regardless if the shift extends into the next day. Removes a provision providing that work hours that extend into the next calendar day count as 2 work days.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends service member reemployment rights to ensure compensation for actual shifts worked, strengthening worker protection under employment law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends service member employment rights to ensure fair compensation during military leave, protecting veterans' reemployment rights and income stability upon return.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

passed both · Illinois · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 6: CPL. T. MILLER MEMORIAL HGHWAY

HJR 6 designates a specific section of Illinois Route 140. This portion of the highway, as it travels through Meadowbrook, will be officially named the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway" in honor of Cpl. Tommy N. Miller.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransNames highway in honor of Cpl. Tommy N. Miller, a veteran, directly recognizing his service per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1345: HIGHER ED-IL VETERAN GRANTS

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a qualified applicant for the Illinois Veteran grant program includes a person who, among other requirements, served less than one year of federal active duty and received an uncharacterized discharge as a result of a service-connected disability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for Illinois Veteran Grants in higher education, increasing access to funding for veterans with service-connected disabilities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands Illinois Veteran Grant eligibility to include veterans with <1 year service and service-connected disability discharge, increasing access to higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 24, 2026

SB 2693: PERS CD-VETERAN PREFERENCE

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that a veteran is qualified for a preference of 5 points if the veteran served in active service for a total consecutive or non-consecutive period of at least 3 years, including as a member of the Illinois National Guard in service to the State of Illinois and including for training or other purposes. Adds a definition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants 5-point employment preference to veterans with 3+ years service, directly supporting veteran employment benefits per Personnel Code amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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signed · Illinois · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 1312: POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the third Friday of September in each year as POW/MIA Recognition Day (rather than the third Friday of September in each year is designated as POW/MIA Recognition Day) to be observed in honor and remembrance of the men and women who, as POWs, have suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the United States armed forces or who, as MIAs, have been recognized as missing in action in a time of war or during a period of hostilities (rather than who were recognized as POWs or MIAs in a time of war or during a period of hostilities). Provides that the Governor shall request, in the Governor's annual designation by official proclamation, that some portion of the third Friday of September be used for solemn contemplation on the plight of members of the United States armed forces who have been held prisoners of war and members of the United States armed forces who have been missing in action and the resolve of families and friends who continue to seek the fullest possible accounting for missing loved ones. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor veterans' service, aligning with recognition indicators for veteran support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition