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SB 2174 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

VETS-EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Summary
Amends the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act. Expands the definition of "veteran" to include a member of the United States Armed Forces Reserves who has never been deployed but separated under conditions other than dishonorable as noted on the individuals' service (rather than NGB-22) discharge form. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands veteran employment preference, enhancing job opportunities for veterans under employment standards by broadening eligibility criteria.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran employment preference to include Reserve members with non-dishonorable separation, strengthening employment access for more veterans.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Mike Porfirio
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