Bill > HB2742

This bill amends the Toll Highway Act to provide a toll exemption for veterans traveling to or from medical appointments. Specifically, veterans can use toll highways without paying the established toll if they apply for and receive an Official Permit Card from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The Authority is required to create and implement rules for issuing these permit cards, which will allow veterans to use toll highways free of charge when traveling to medical appointments. This provision aims to support veterans by reducing their transportation costs when accessing medical care. The bill builds upon existing exemptions in the law, which already allow certain emergency vehicles and public transportation vehicles to use toll highways without paying tolls. The modification specifically targets veterans' access to medical services by providing them with a financial accommodation for their travel.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2742&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104