HB1882Introduced in the House
VETERANS' SERVICES TASK FORCE
Introduced by Brandun Schweizer, District 104
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Recreates the Veterans' Service-Related Ailments Task Force repealed by Public Act 102-417 and renames it the Veterans' Services Task Force. Requires the Veterans' Services Task Force to meet at least twice a year and at any other times it deems necessary. Requires the Task Force to submit a report of its findings and recommendations regarding veterans' service-related ailments not recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other specified matters, to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on December 31, 2027. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
115
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Assigned to Veterans Affairs
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Postponed - Veterans Affairs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
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