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Dept Vet Aff-joining Forces

It became law on Feb 10, 2023.

IL HB 5542 · House Bill · 102nd

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Became law
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Sponsors
5
Latest action
Feb 10, 2023

What it does

Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Deletes the term "no-wrong-door" in provisions regarding the system of support for service members, veterans, and their families. Removes provisions requiring the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation (Foundation) to utilize working groups when convening military and veteran support organizations and when providing policy recommendations that benefit service members, veterans, and their families. Removes provisions requiring the Foundation to facilitate the transfer of information and knowledge among Illinois Joining Forces member organizations. Makes changes to the definition of "veterans service organization". Provides that the Foundation may…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Feb 10, 2023

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