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IL HB3922

IL HB3922
STATE HOLIDAY-JUNETEENTH


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Introduced
02/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
04/23/2021
Passed
05/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2021

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that Juneteenth National Freedom Day shall be observed on June 19 of each year as a holiday throughout the State (currently, not a holiday and is observed on the third Saturday of June of each year). Provides that when June 19 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a holiday. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends several Illinois laws to designate Juneteenth National Freedom Day, observed on June 19 each year, as a state holiday. It specifies that when June 19 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the holiday. The bill also adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a holiday in the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act. The bill takes effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0014 (on 06/16/2021)

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