Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning funding for the Department of Military Affairs.
Deletes everything. Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. In the definition of "killed in the line of duty", adds losing one's life while on active duty as an Armed Forces member in connection with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Sets the amount of compensation for Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty in connection with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Applies to claims made on or after October 18, 2004 with respect to an Armed Forces member killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.
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