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IL HB3602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jackie Haas

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act to prohibit denying admission to Illinois Veterans Homes based solely on a prior conviction for a crime of violence

  • Veterans with violent crime convictions become eligible for admission if they completed their sentence 20 or more years before applying

  • The "crime of violence" definition references the Crime Victims Compensation Act

  • All other existing eligibility requirements for Veterans Home admission still apply, including service requirements, residency, and disability criteria

Legislative Description

VETERANS HOMES-ADMISSIONS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Restorative Justice & Public Safety3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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