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IL HB5380
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Swanson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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