SB1640eng 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Department of Veterans Affairs Act is amended by adding Section 2.03a as follows:

(20 ILCS 2805/2.03a new)

Sec. 2.03a. Quincy Veterans Home; out-of-state resident. When more than 20% of available beds are vacant for 2 consecutive months, a veteran who is a resident of a state bordering the State of Illinois may be admitted to the Quincy Veterans Home. Any veteran admitted under this Section who is not an Illinois resident at the time of application shall pay a monthly maintenance fee no less than the full cost of care established in Section 2.03. Preference for filling vacant beds or placement on any waiting list shall be granted first to all Illinois residents identified in this Act.