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IL SB3682

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Simmons

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Task Force on Federal Impact to Illinois Veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs to gather feedback from veterans on existing programming, resources, housing, and healthcare

  • Directs the Task Force to analyze staffing and funding changes at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and assess impacts of federal funding cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency and One Big Beautiful Bill Act on over 500,000 Illinois veterans

  • Requires assessment of ways Illinois can assist veterans losing jobs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and those affected by cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and federal tax credits

  • Establishes a 12-member Task Force including the Director of Veterans Affairs, legislative committee chairs, 3 veterans organization representatives, and 6 geographically diverse veterans serving without compensation

  • Task Force must report findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 15, 2027, and dissolves on January 31, 2028

Legislative Description

TASK FORCE-FED IMPACT-VETS

Last Action

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations - Health and Human Services2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026

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