SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Paul Faraci co-sponsored a new law aiming to bring more transparency around benefits to veterans and service members.

“We want to make sure no veteran is left in the dark wondering what benefits they are eligible for,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “This is just a small way that we can further show our support to those who defend our democracy and freedoms that we often take for granted.”

The measure requires the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to produce and distribute a comprehensive benefits, services and protections poster. The goal of this is to give veterans and service members streamlined access to information about critical resources — such as tax benefits and the Illinois veteran driver’s license — empowering these individuals to navigate the complexities of their available support systems effectively. The measure centralizes essential information in one accessible format, helping to facilitate informed decision-making.

House Bill 4757 was signed into law on Friday and takes effect Jan. 1.