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IL HB3875

IL HB3875
STATE HOLIDAY-JUNETEENTH


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Introduced
08/27/2019
In Committee
10/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

101st 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 June 1, 2020.

AI Summary

This bill amends several state laws to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a new state holiday, to be observed on June 19 of each year. The bill provides that when June 19 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the holiday. The bill also updates various state laws, such as the Election Code, Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act, to include Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a recognized holiday. The bill takes effect on June 1, 2020.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (on 06/25/2020)

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