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IL HB5804

IL HB5804
STATE HOLIDAY-JUNETEENTH


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Introduced
06/22/2020
In Committee
11/10/2020
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 immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to designate June 19th as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, a holiday to be observed throughout the state. It also amends several other laws, including 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 legal holiday. The bill specifies that when June 19th falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the holiday. The bill takes effect immediately.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 11/10/2020)

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