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IL HB4442
Bill
Status
Passed
8/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Michael McAuliffe
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AI Summary
- Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act to expand the definition of Gold Star Family members eligible for admission to Illinois Veterans Homes
- Adds adoptive parents (mother through adoption and father through adoption) to those who can qualify as Gold Star Family members alongside natural parents and spouses
- Requires Gold Star Family members to have been Illinois residents for a continuous one-year period before applying for admission to Illinois Veterans Homes
- Grants admission priority to eligible veterans over other Gold Star Family members when vacant beds exist in the facilities
Legislative Description
VETERANS-GOLD STAR FAMILY
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0927
8/10/2012
Committee Referrals
State Government & Veterans Affairs4/11/2012
Assignments3/8/2012
Veterans' Affairs2/7/2012
Rules1/30/2012
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