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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that a veteran is qualified for a preference of 5 points if the veteran served in active service for a total consecutive or non-consecutive period of at least 3 years, including as a member of the Illinois National Guard in service to the State of Illinois and including for training or other purposes. Adds definitions. Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the scope of the Act to provide necessary assistance and services to military veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and active or former members of the Illinois National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States (rather than military veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States). Adds a definition.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for veteran preference points in state employment and broadens the scope of assistance provided to veterans. Specifically, it allows veterans who served at least three years in active service, including time in the Illinois National Guard or reserve components, to receive a 5-point preference when applying for jobs. Active service is defined as full-time duty, including training and state service for the Illinois National Guard. The bill also amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to include active or former members of the Illinois National Guard and reserve components, in addition to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as eligible for necessary assistance and services.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/29/2026)
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