HB 4944 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

VETERAN BENEFIT-DISCHARGE TYPE

Summary
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that, in determining the meaning of any statute or rule or interpretation by the various administrative agencies of this State, for purposes of determining eligibility for any veterans benefit available from the State, the words "honorable discharge" and "honorably discharged" include a discharge under other than honorable conditions due to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, status as a survivor of sexual assault or harassment, LGBTQ-related issues, or mental health issues, but do not include a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2020 Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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