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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Racial Impact Note Act. Provides that by December 31, 2025, the Office of the Governor shall submit a report to the General Assembly with recommendations regarding the production of statements or notes that a member of the General Assembly may request under the Act. Requires the report to include certain recommendations on methodology, formatting, and a course of training for personnel of certain State agencies. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of the Governor may contract with an entity or entities that have expertise in racial impact or equity impact assessments for the production of the report. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Racial Impact Note Act by requiring the Office of the Governor to submit a detailed report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2025, with recommendations for producing racial impact statements or notes. The report must include specific guidance on methodology for estimating the impact of proposed legislation on racial and ethnic minorities, techniques for determining the racial and ethnic composition of populations potentially affected by legislation, formatting standards for impact statements, methods for evaluating equitable outcomes for underserved populations, and a proposed training course for state agency personnel who may prepare these impact notes. The bill allows the Governor's Office to contract with experts in racial and equity impact assessments to help produce the report, subject to available funding. The provisions of this bill will automatically be repealed on January 1, 2027, making it a temporary measure designed to improve the process of assessing potential racial implications of proposed legislation in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1223&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1223.htm |
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