IL·Bill·99th Regular Session
HB 6123
MILITARY CODE-URANIUM TESTING
Introduced 2016-02-11Last action 2016-08-05 — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0719
Sponsor
N/ACosponsors
Mike SmiddySteven M. LandekKyle McCarterChris NyboJennifer Bertino-TarrantNeil AndersonDavid S. LuechtefeldJohn G. MulroeChapin RoseMr. Dan McConchie
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Summary
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Provides that all members of the Illinois National Guard shall undergo pre-deployment and post-deployment testing for depleted uranium. Requires the Department of Military Affairs to cover the costs associated with such testing. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide assistance to any resident of Illinois who served on active duty for any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, excluding the Illinois National Guard, who requests a pre-deployment or post-deployment test for depleted uranium. Effective June 30, 2017.
Note
Historical import. Session: 99th
Full Bill Text
https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB6123.pdf