Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB3352      — DEPT VET AFF-SERVICE OFFICERS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill changes qualifications for service officers in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This bill amends who can serve as service officers within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It allows current reservists, national guardsmen, and honorably discharged veterans to qualify, removing the prior requirement related to service during times of hostilities.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a veteran or a reservist, more opportunities may be available for you to serve as a service officer.

Summary

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  3. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  8. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001

  9. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  10. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  11. Assigned to Executive Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  15. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  16. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  17. Arrived in House

  18. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2026

  23. Approved for Consideration Assignments

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

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

  26. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026

  29. Second Reading

  30. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

  32. Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

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

  34. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

  35. Referred to Assignments

  36. First Reading

  37. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 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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Votes

Executive

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 8000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 33001
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 57001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Not Voting
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3352      do?
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.
Who sponsors SB3352     ?
SB3352      is sponsored by Mary Beth Canty, Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Jason Plummer (Republican), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Craig Wilcox (Republican), and Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3352     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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