SB2117 Summary

• Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act by making a technical change to Section 2.01 concerning Illinois Veterans Homes admissions.

• Removes the duplicate word "the" in subsection (a) where it states an honorably discharged veteran is entitled to admission if "the applicant meets the requirements of this Section."

• Maintains all existing eligibility criteria for veterans seeking admission to Illinois Veterans Homes at Anna, Quincy, LaSalle, and Manteno.

• Preserves preference for veterans who served during times of conflict (World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Campaign, or Persian Gulf Conflict) over other qualifying candidates.