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IllinoisHB2572104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

VETS' DEPENDENTS SCH GRANTS

Sponsored By: Brandun Schweizer (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Tuition help for veterans' spouses and kids

Illinois provides a scholarship for spouses and children of certain veterans or service members. The veteran must be missing or a POW, have died from a service‑connected disability, or be permanently 100% disabled from service. The veteran must also meet one Illinois residency test set in the law. The award covers up to four calendar years of full‑time study, including summers, at a state university or public community college. Full‑time is 12 or more credit hours per term; part‑time awards are prorated. You must meet your school’s academic and grade rules.

How payments reach kids and schools

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs runs the program and decides who qualifies. The state pays colleges through the Comptroller on vouchers the Department approves. For eligible children, money up to the law’s stated maximum is paid to the child, or to the veteran parent or a guardian if the child is a minor. The Department must check the child’s school attendance and set rules for paying minors.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brandun Schweizer

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick Sheehan

    Republican • House

  • Paul Faraci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paul Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Veterans Affairs;

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee;

Yes: 16 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0238

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    5/29/2025Senate

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

    5/27/2025Senate

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    5/27/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/26/2025Senate

  9. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

    5/22/2025Senate

  11. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/22/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/14/2025Senate

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  16. Second Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  18. Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

    5/7/2025Senate

  19. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

    4/23/2025Senate

  20. Referred to Assignments

    4/23/2025Senate

  21. First Reading

    4/23/2025Senate

  22. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

    4/23/2025Senate

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025

    4/9/2025Senate

  24. Arrive in Senate

    4/9/2025Senate

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

    4/8/2025House

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