SB3646 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mike Porfirio
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-2006  from Ch. 34, par. 5-2006
305 ILCS 5/12-21.13  from Ch. 23, par. 12-21.13
330 ILCS 45/1  from Ch. 23, par. 3081
330 ILCS 45/2  from Ch. 23, par. 3082
330 ILCS 45/8  from Ch. 23, par. 3088
330 ILCS 45/9  from Ch. 23, par. 3089
330 ILCS 45/9.1  
330 ILCS 45/9.2  
330 ILCS 45/9.3 new  
330 ILCS 45/10  from Ch. 23, par. 3090
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the Act to permit the creation of Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions (JVAC) in counties that did not have a Veterans Assistance Commission prior to January 1, 2026, and in which there exists a judicial circuit whose jurisdictional boundaries include multiple counties. Provides that veteran service organizations located within any of those counties that are within the judicial circuit's jurisdictional boundaries may come together and create a JVAC that shall provide services to veterans and their families and shall be known as the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of that judicial circuit. Contains provisions on the selection process for the JVAC superintendent and delegates; and other matters. Expands the Act to provide assistance for military veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States, as defined, and did not receive a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge or other equivalent discharge. Provides that if a supervisor of general assistance or county board fails or refuses to provide assistance recommended by the assistance committee of a veterans service organization, VAC, or JVAC, then the veterans service organization, VAC, or JVAC may request that all parties involved enter into an arbitration agreement. Permits any person who is eligible for assistance under the Act to bring a civil action against the county for failing or refusing to provide such assistance. Prohibits the disbursement or transfer of VAC or JVAC funding to any not-for-profit corporation or any other such organization. Contains provisions on annual voting reporting requirements; mandatory training for VAC and JVAC delegates and alternates; a prohibition on a VAC or JVAC establishing or operating a not-for-profit corporation that has a name substantially similar to the name of the VAC or JVAC; permission to receive gifts or donations in furtherance of veterans' interests; benefits for VAC and JVAC employees; the establishment of a Veterans Assistance Provost within the Office of the Attorney General; audit reports; and other matters.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments