SB1776enr 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB1776 Enrolled LRB094 10987 JAM 41590 b

AN ACT in relation to the military.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Military Code of Illinois is amended by adding Section 13.5 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1805/13.5 new)

Sec. 13.5. Illinois Patriot Law.

(a) Short title. This Section may be cited as the Illinois Patriot Law.

(b) Governor's Regiment. There is created within the Department of Military Affairs an honorary regiment of Colonels to be known as the Governor's Regiment. The Governor, from time to time as necessary, may appoint individuals to the Regiment with the honorary title of Colonel whose accomplishments, achievements, or service have contributed to the fellowship and goodwill of the State of Illinois.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.