Chapter 330 — VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS

(330 ILCS 112/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Disposition of Veterans' Cremated Remains Act. (Source: P.A. 96-81, eff. 7-27-09.)

(330 ILCS 112/10) Sec. 10. Funeral director or crematory authority responsibilities. (a) A funeral director or crematory authority must make a reasonable effort to determine whether a deceased person, whose human remains have been submitted to a funeral establishment for final di…

(330 ILCS 112/15) Sec. 15. Immunity. A funeral director or crematory authority complying with this Act is immune from any criminal or civil liability regarding the release of information relating to (i) the determination of the deceased person's status as a veteran, the spouse of…

(330 ILCS 112/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings indicated, unless the context requires otherwise: "Authorizing agent" means a person who is legally entitled to authorize the cremation and final disposition of the cremated remains of the deceased person…

(330 ILCS 112/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 96-81, eff. 7-27-09.)

(330 ILCS 115/0.01) (from Ch. 23, par. 3050) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Soldiers Memorial Hall Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(330 ILCS 115/1) (from Ch. 23, par. 3051) Sec. 1. The Soldiers' Home in Chicago, a corporation incorporated under and by virtue of a special act of the Legislature of the State of Illinois, approved and in force February 28, 1867, be and the said corporation hereby is authorized …

(330 ILCS 115/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 3052) Sec. 2. Said Memorial Hall building when erected shall be used under the direction and control of the managers of the said Soldiers' Home in Chicago by all non-political organizations of United States soldiers and sailors of the late civi…

(330 ILCS 115/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 3053) Sec. 3. The main or principal hall of such memorial building shall be a public hall, in which non-political public meetings may be held under the direction and control of the directors of the said Soldiers' Home, and the sanction and appr…

(330 ILCS 115/4) (from Ch. 23, par. 3054) Sec. 4. The directors of the Chicago Public Library shall have the privilege of storing and keeping in such unoccupied portions of said Memorial Hall building as may not be required for other purposes, all such maps, charts, books, period…

(330 ILCS 120/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Veterans Advisory Council Act. (Source: P.A. 88-121.)

(330 ILCS 120/5) Sec. 5. Veterans advisory councils. A veterans advisory council may be established in each municipality in this State with a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. Each council shall consist of at least 3 but not more than 10 members appointed by the mayor o…

(330 ILCS 126/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act of 2008. (Source: P.A. 95-755, eff. 7-25-08.)

(330 ILCS 126/10) Sec. 10. Operation of the Program. (a) The Veterans' Health Insurance Program is created. This Program is not an entitlement. Enrollment is based on the availability of funds, and enrollment may be capped based on funds appropriated for the Program. As soon as p…

(330 ILCS 126/15) Sec. 15. Eligibility. (a) To be eligible for the Program, a person must: (1) be a veteran who is not on active duty and who has not been dishonorably discharged from service or the spouse of such a veteran; (2) be a resident of the State of Illinois; (3) be at l…

(330 ILCS 126/20) Sec. 20. Notice of decisions to terminate eligibility. Whenever the Department decides to either deny or terminate eligibility under this Act, the veteran or spouse shall have a right to notice and a hearing, as provided by the Department by rule. (Source: P.A. …

(330 ILCS 126/25) Sec. 25. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department shall coordinate with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Assistance Commissions to allow State Veterans Affairs service officers and the Veterans Assistance Commissions to…

(330 ILCS 126/3) Sec. 3. Legislative intent. The General Assembly finds that those who have served their country honorably in military service and who are residing in this State deserve access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Many veterans are uninsured and unable t…

(330 ILCS 126/30) Sec. 30. Health care benefits. (a) For veterans or spouses eligible and enrolled, the Department shall purchase or provide health care benefits for eligible veterans or spouses that are identical to the benefits provided to adults under the State's approved plan…

(330 ILCS 126/35) Sec. 35. Cost-sharing. The Department, by rule, shall set forth requirements concerning co-payments and monthly premiums for health care services. This cost-sharing shall be based on household income, as defined by the Department by rule, and is subject to alter…

(330 ILCS 126/40) Sec. 40. Charge upon claims and causes of action; right of subrogation; recoveries. Sections 11-22, 11-22a, 11-22b, and 11-22c of the Illinois Public Aid Code apply to health benefits provided to veterans or spouses under this Act, as provided in those Sections.…

(330 ILCS 126/45) Sec. 45. Reporting. (a) The Department shall prepare an annual report for submission to the General Assembly. The report shall be due to the General Assembly by January 1 of each year beginning in 2009. This report shall include information regarding implementat…

(330 ILCS 126/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. The following words have the following meanings: "Department" means the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, or any successor agency. "Director" means the Director of Healthcare and Family Services, or any successor agency. "Medical …

(330 ILCS 126/50) Sec. 50. Emergency rulemaking. The Department may adopt rules necessary to establish and implement this Act through the use of emergency rulemaking in accordance with Section 5-45 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. For the purposes of that Act, the Ge…

(330 ILCS 126/85) Sec. 85. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-755, eff. 7-25-08. Repealed by P.A. 97-639, eff. 12-19-11.)

(330 ILCS 126/90) Sec. 90. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 95-755, eff. 7-25-08; text omitted.)

(330 ILCS 126/97) Sec. 97. Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 95-755, eff. 7-25-08.)

(330 ILCS 126/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-755, eff. 7-25-08.)

(330 ILCS 130/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the National Guard Veterans Exposure to Hazardous Materials Act. (Source: P.A. 95-597, eff. 9-11-07.)

(330 ILCS 130/10) Sec. 10. Assistance in obtaining information on treatment. On and after October 1, 2007, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall assist any eligible member or veteran who (i) has been assigned a risk level I, II, or III for depleted uranium exposure by his or h…

(330 ILCS 130/15) Sec. 15. Certification concerning National Guard information. On or before October 1, 2007, the Adjutant General shall certify to the General Assembly that members of the Illinois National Guard are informed of possible health risks associated with exposure to d…

(330 ILCS 130/20) Sec. 20. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-597, eff. 9-11-07. Repealed by P.A. 97-258, eff. 1-1-12.)

(330 ILCS 130/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act: "Depleted uranium" means uranium containing less uranium-235 than the naturally occurring distribution of uranium isotopes. "Eligible member" means a member of the Illinois National Guard who served in the Persian Gulf War, as de…

(330 ILCS 130/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-597, eff. 9-11-07.)

(330 ILCS 135/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Military and Veterans Courts Act. (Source: P.A. 96-93, eff. 7-27-09.)

(330 ILCS 135/10) Sec. 10. Task Force established. (a) There is established the Military and Veterans Court Task Force. (b) The Governor's Office shall provide administrative support to the Task Force as needed. (Source: P.A. 96-93, eff. 7-27-09.)

(330 ILCS 135/15) Sec. 15. Membership; chair; meetings; quorum. (a) The Military and Veterans Court Task Force shall be appointed as follows: One member appointed by the Governor; One member appointed by the Attorney General; One member appointed by the President of the Senate; O…

(330 ILCS 135/5) Sec. 5. Purposes. The General Assembly recognizes that military members and military veterans may have certain service-related conditions that may apply in a court of law. There is a critical need for a military and veterans justice system that will take into acc…

(330 ILCS 135/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 96-93, eff. 7-27-09.)

(330 ILCS 140/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Veterans' and Military Discount Program Act. (Source: P.A. 99-374, eff. 8-17-15.)

(330 ILCS 140/10) Sec. 10. Veterans' and Military Discount Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish and administer a Veterans' and Military Discount Program that enables veterans, active duty military personnel, and those spouses and dependents of veterans and …

(330 ILCS 140/15) Sec. 15. Outreach program. The Department shall develop and implement an outreach program, subject to resources, to ensure that active duty service members, veterans, and potential merchant-participants in the State are made aware of the Veterans' and Military D…

(330 ILCS 140/20) Sec. 20. Rules. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this Act. (Source: P.A. 104-234, eff. 8-15-25.)

(330 ILCS 140/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that though there is no way to adequately repay our nation's military personnel for their service and sacrifice, we can demonstrate our gratitude by forging a collaborative effort between businesses and gov…

(330 ILCS 140/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 99-374, eff. 8-17-15.)