Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 2874 — U OF I-CHILD OF VET SCHOLARSHP

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill establishes a scholarship program for children of veterans attending the University of Illinois.

This legislation aims to create a scholarship fund specifically for children of veterans who wish to enroll at the University of Illinois. The program intends to support these students financially in their pursuit of higher education.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means financial support may be available for your child if you are a veteran and they attend the University of Illinois.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2874?
SB 2874 is sponsored by Steve McClure (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2874?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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