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HB 2362

VEH CD-AIR MEDAL SPECIAL PLATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Li Arellano and 16 co-sponsors

Illinois creates a special "CD-Air Medal" license plate for Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, generating revenue while publicly recognizing distinguished military service.

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Bill Summary · HB 2362

Legislative bill overview

HB 2362 authorizes Illinois to create a special "CD-Air Medal" vehicle license plate to honor recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The plate would be available to eligible veterans and would generate revenue through plate sales, with proceeds potentially supporting veteran-related programs or causes.

Why is this important

Special commemorative plates serve dual purposes: they provide public recognition for distinguished service members and generate funding for state programs. This legislation allows Illinois to formally honor its highest-decorated veterans while creating a visible symbol of public appreciation for military sacrifice.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: The bill doesn't specify how revenue from plate sales will be used, leaving unclear whether proceeds benefit veterans' programs or general state coffers
  • Eligibility verification: Implementation requires robust systems to verify Congressional Medal of Honor status and prevent fraudulent plate issuance
  • Program scope: The bill focuses narrowly on one medal type; some may argue other distinguished service medals deserve similar recognition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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