HB4911

VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME

Final Passage·6/1/26

Illinois HB4911 establishes a scratch-off lottery game to benefit veterans, creating a special fund for related services and research.

Illinois HB4911 amends the Illinois Lottery Law to create a special instant scratch-off game for veterans. The net revenue from this game will be deposited into the Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. This fund will be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for grants, additional services, and game administration. The fund will support research and services in veterans' behavioral health, homelessness, health insurance costs, disability benefits, long-term care, employment, and emergency financial assistance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jun 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13

2:00 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:30 PM

House Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 25

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

Jun 25

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox