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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HJR 59</title>
<shortdesc>VETS HOMES TASK FORCE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Maurice A. West, II</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>4/14/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>     Creates the Illinois Veterans Homes Expansion Task Force to study the need for the expansion of high-quality, specialized, and affordable long-term care for aged and disabled veterans through the Illinois Veterans Homes system.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>4/9/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II</action>
<statusdate>4/14/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</actions>
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