Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB3279      — HIGHER ED ASSIST-VET GRANTS

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill expands eligibility for Illinois Veteran grants to certain former service members.

This legislation modifies the Illinois Veteran grant program to include individuals who served in the state and have certain residency and service criteria. The updated definition of 'qualified applicant' benefits those who have served and resided in Illinois before joining reserve components.

What this means for you
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  • Workers: If you are a veteran with service in Illinois and now a member of the reserves, you may qualify for education grants.
  • Families: Families of veterans may see increased educational opportunities as eligibility for grants expands.

Summary

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Illinois Veteran grant program. Changes the definition of "qualified applicant" to include a person who, among satisfying other requirements, does not meet requirements regarding residency or public institution of higher education enrollment in the State, but (i) at least 12 months of his or her federal active duty took place in the State, (ii) he or she resided in the State for 2 years after leaving federal active duty service, and (iii) he or she now serves in a reserve component of the Armed Forces.

Bill Text

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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. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

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

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

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  7. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3279      do?
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Illinois Veteran grant program. Changes the definition of "qualified applicant" to include a person who, among satisfying other requirements, does not meet requirements regarding residency or public institution of higher education enrollment in the State, but (i) at least 12 months of his or her federal active duty took place in the State, (ii) he or she resided in the State for 2 years after leaving federal active duty service, and (iii) he or she now serves in a reserve component of the Armed Forces.
Who sponsors SB3279     ?
SB3279      is sponsored by Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Terri Bryant (Republican), and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3279     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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