Public Act 097-0258
 
HB1537 EnrolledLRB097 06009 KTG 46080 b

    AN ACT concerning veterans.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 3. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by
adding Section 165 as follows:
 
    (5 ILCS 490/165 new)
    Sec. 165. Purple Heart Day. The 7th day of August of each
year is designated Purple Heart Day to be observed as a day to
honor and remember those who have been wounded or killed in
battle.
 
    (330 ILCS 130/20 rep.)
    Section 5. The National Guard Veterans Exposure to
Hazardous Materials Act is amended by repealing Section 20.

Effective Date: 1/1/2012