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IL HB5380

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) to increase Illinois National Guard recruitment through peer-to-peer referrals and promote cooperation between the Army and Air National Guard components.

  • Authorizes the Department of Military Affairs to provide grants from the Military Affairs Trust Fund to current National Guard members who help recruit new soldiers or airmen.

  • Limits grant eligibility to National Guard members in good standing who are not assigned as official recruiters but serve as "JEEP lead generators" by supporting or facilitating enlistments.

  • Requires the State Treasurer to accept and deposit gifts, grants, transfers, and other funds from public or private sources into the Military Affairs Trust Fund.

  • Directs the Department of Military Affairs to establish eligibility criteria, grant conditions, and administrative requirements for the program through rulemaking.

Legislative Description

DEPT MILITARY AFF-JEEP PGRAM

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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