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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the month of August of each year as Moorish American Awareness Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the valuable contributions of Moorish Americans to this State and to the various aspects of American society. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act by officially designating August of each year as Moorish-American Awareness Month. The purpose of this designation is to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of Moorish Americans to the state of Illinois and to broader American society. By creating this commemorative month, the bill aims to raise awareness about the historical and ongoing achievements of Moorish Americans and provide an opportunity for residents to learn about and honor their cultural heritage. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, allowing the state to begin observing Moorish-American Awareness Month as soon as possible. While the bill does not specify exact methods of observance, it creates an official platform for recognizing and appreciating the Moorish-American community's importance to the state's social, cultural, and historical landscape.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Willie Preston (D)*,
Justin Slaughter (D)*,
Omar Aquino (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Bill Cunningham (D),
William Davis (D),
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Marty McLaughlin (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Chris Welch (D),
Craig Wilcox (R),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3486&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3486eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3486.htm |
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