IL HB5653

Appropriates $258,162,746 total for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026), comprising $123,805,089 from General Funds, $131,666,257 from Other State Funds, and $2,691,400 from Federal Funds.

Funds operations at five Illinois Veterans Homes: Quincy ($83.7 million combined), Manteno ($64.8 million combined), LaSalle ($32.9 million combined), Chicago ($25.6 million combined), and Anna ($14.2 million combined).

Allocates $3.5 million for scholarships to dependents of military personnel who were POWs, missing in action, killed, or permanently disabled, plus $500,000 for educational opportunities for children of certain veterans.

Provides $2 million from the Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund for grants and services related to PTSD, homelessness, health insurance costs, disability benefits, and long-term care for veterans.

Includes $1,170,300 for a homeless veterans program at Manteno, $240,000 for specially adapted housing, and $300,000 for agency diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.