# Illinois HB4911: VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME

Illinois HB4911, VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-07-30 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0662); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4911
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-03
- Last action: 2026-07-30, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0662
- Sponsors: no sponsor on record
- Cosponsors: 43
- Subjects: veterans' affairs, assignments
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 9 (441 yes, 4 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. In a provision concerning a scratch-off for the benefit of Illinois veterans, provides that the 3-member funding authorization committee appointed by the Director of Veterans Affairs shall meet twice a year (instead of on a quarterly basis), at minimum.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More access to adult protection records: benefit, low. The Illinois Department on Aging must create an online portal for reports of suspected abuse or exploitation by July 1, 2028. The law also lets certain public guardians, estate representatives, courts, and agencies access Adult Protective Services records under stated conditions. Other investigatio…
- Credit unions can share burial records: benefit, low. A credit union can give a county or other public administrator a deceased member’s financial records to help arrange the member’s burial.
- Financial professionals face new reporting duties: cost, low. Investment advisers, dealers, and certain financial institution staff are now mandated reporters while doing their jobs. They must report within 24 hours when they believe an eligible adult unable to seek help faced abuse or exploitation in the past 12 months. Financial institutions must use minimu…
- Investment firms can pause suspicious transactions: mixed, medium. Beginning July 1, 2027, covered investment firms can pause transactions when they reasonably suspect exploitation of an eligible adult. A first hold can last up to 15 business days, with up to 45 more after an internal review; a court can shorten or extend it. Firms must notify authorized account p…
- Banks can flag suspected financial exploitation: mixed, low. When a bank suspects exploitation of a customer age 60 or older or with a qualifying disability, it can share limited information with listed public agencies. It can also contact a trusted person, co-owner, authorized signer, beneficiary, or known family member who is not suspected of exploitation.…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Cosponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Anna Moeller (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anthony DeLuca (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher Belt (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Craig Wilcox (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Cristina Castro (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Darby A. Hills (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dave Syverson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dave Vella (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Erica Harriss (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jason Plummer (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Justin Cochran (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Justin Slaughter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura Fine (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lilian Jiménez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Margaret A. DeLaRosa (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Margaret Croke (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mattie Hunter (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Norine K. Hammond (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sally J. Turner (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Seth Lewis (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sue Scherer (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Thaddeus Jones (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Theresa Mah (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-01 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs | pass | 116 | 0 |   |
| 2026-06-01 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs | pass | 116 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; | pass | 4 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-31 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 58 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; | pass | 4 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; | pass | 13 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-13 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; | pass | 9 | 4 |   |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 109 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-18 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; | pass | 12 | 0 |   |

## Actions (93)

- 2026-07-30: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0662 (House)
- 2026-07-30: Effective Date July 1, 2027 (House)
- 2026-07-30: Governor Approved (House)
- 2026-06-26: Sent to the Governor (House)
- 2026-06-25: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox (Senate)
- 2026-06-25: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis (Senate)
- 2026-06-01: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer (Senate)
- 2026-06-01: Passed Both Houses (House)
- 2026-06-01: House Concurs (House)
- 2026-06-01: 3/5 Vote Required (House)
- 2026-06-01: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000 (House)
- 2026-06-01: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000 (House)
- 2026-06-01: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca (House)
- 2026-05-31: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer (House)
- 2026-05-31: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (House)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 (House)
- 2026-05-31: Arrived in House (House)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Lightford (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Recalled to Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills (Senate)
- 2026-05-31: Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000 (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke (House)
- 2026-05-30: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-05-30: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-18: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-18: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon (Senate)
- 2026-05-18: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000 (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-13: Approved for Consideration Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-12: Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Arrive in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 (House)
- 2026-04-07: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-04-07: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-03-19: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-03-18: Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 012-000-000 (House)
- 2026-03-12: Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee (House)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-03: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911enr.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911sam001.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 2: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911sam002.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911enr.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911sam001.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4911sam002.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4911-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).
