Politics & Government

New Illinois Laws 2020: Veterans

Review the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

Review the new Illinois laws that will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Review the new Illinois laws that will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. (Patch Graphic)

PTSD K9 License Decals (HB 2126) - Authorizes K9's for Veterans to issue decals to promote awareness for veterans with PTSD.

Military Series License Plates (HB 2618) - Allows any veteran that has a service-related disability of 50% or more to obtain any military series license plate without a registration fee.

Veteran License-ID (HB 3216) - Creates a new process for issuing veteran's driver's license and ID cards. Secretary of State will issue the veteran license or ID and then send the documentation to DVA to confirm that the individual meets the right criteria.

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Special License Plates-Motorcycles (SB 944) - Allows for a special licenses plate for veterans with disabilities to be affixed to motorcycles.

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