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 Bill Status of HB5567  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  VET AFFAIRS-MENTAL HEALTH

House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Terra Costa Howard, Deb Conroy, Diane Pappas and Mary Edly-Allen

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2805/2.14 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to create a mental health pilot program to provide supportive services to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Contains requirements for the pilot program. Requires the Department to provide follow-up interviews with families who participate in the pilot program to determine the effectiveness of services and classes offered under the pilot program. Provides that the Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement the pilot program.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  3/5/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  3/5/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
  3/5/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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