IL HB3086

Renames the Veteran Service Organizations State Charter Act to the Veteran Service Organizations Equal Act, replacing "state charter status" terminology with "veteran service organization status" throughout

Lowers the expenditure threshold for qualifying organizations from a majority (over 50%) to 20% of expenses reflecting support for veterans

Simplifies attestation requirements by requiring only the Commander, President, or chief executive officer to sign compliance statements, rather than all officers of the organization

Prohibits providers of veteran benefits services from receiving compensation for referrals, guaranteeing specific outcomes or benefit amounts, and using international call centers to process veterans' personal information

Caps compensation for assistance with initial claims at 5 times the monthly benefit increase, prohibits fees during the one-year presumptive period after active-duty release (unless waived), and requires background checks for anyone accessing veterans' medical or financial information