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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declares April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in the State of Illinois and encourages Illinoisans to become familiar with and celebrate the contributions of deaf Illinoisans to our state and nation.
AI Summary
This resolution declares April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in Illinois, recognizing the significant contributions of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to society. The resolution highlights several historical milestones, including the establishment of the American School for the Deaf in 1817, the creation of the Illinois School for the Deaf in 1846, and the founding of Gallaudet University in 1864 by President Abraham Lincoln. Drawing from U.S. Census Bureau data, the resolution notes that over 400,000 individuals in Illinois are deaf or hard of hearing and emphasizes the importance of deaf culture. The resolution encourages Illinoisans to learn about and celebrate the achievements of deaf Illinoisans, and it will provide copies of the resolution to key organizations such as the Illinois Association of the Deaf, the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, and the Illinois School for the Deaf as a symbol of respect and recognition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (40)
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),
Lisa Davis (D),
Regan Deering (R),
Martha Deuter (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Charlie Meier (R),
Anna Moeller (D),
Kyle Moore (R),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Travis Weaver (R),
Ann Williams (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Resolution Adopted (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=175&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HR/10400HR0175.htm |
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