HB4971

ILLINOIS MILITARY HISTORY

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4971 establishes a fund to preserve and restore war and veterans' memorials, designates April 9 as Illinois Veterans' Legacy Day, and.

Illinois HB4971 creates the Illinois War and Veterans Memorials and Monuments Fund to support the preservation and restoration of outdoor memorials, monuments, plaques, and historic sites highlighting Illinois' military veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide grants to local governments, historic societies, and veterans' organizations for restoration projects. The bill also mandates the creation of a digital archive of veterans' records, letters, and oral histories.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House State Government Administration Committee Hearing

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House State Government Administration Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 17

House

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading