Springfield…. Legislation introduced by State
Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) to provide additional assistance to
veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression was
unanimously approved by the House Judiciary-Criminal committee on Tuesday,
March 7.
The
legislation, HB 2897, would expand the Helping Paws Service Dog Program to
allow veterans with PTSD or depression to be able to receive a service dog free
of charge. The Helping Paws Service Dog Program is facilitated by the
Department of Corrections where offenders train dogs and provide them to people
with certain disabilities.
“Many
veterans in Illinois could benefit from a service dog,” Severin said, “This
bill will further help us fulfill our obligation to care for our veterans when
they return home while utilizing a highly effective program that is already in
existence. I want to thank my colleagues in the House for recognizing the
importance of this bill and I look forward to HB 2897 receiving a vote on the
House floor.”
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