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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the Reverend Jesse Jackson's date of birth, the eighth day of October, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him. Provides that, when the eighth day of October 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 Jesse Jackson's birthday as a holiday. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill designates October 8th, the birthday of Reverend Jesse Jackson, as a legal holiday in Illinois, to be known as Jesse Jackson's Birthday, and calls for appropriate exercises to commemorate him as a significant Illinoisan, Baptist minister, and national civil rights and political figure. If October 8th falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday. The bill also amends several existing Illinois laws, including the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act, to officially recognize Jesse Jackson's Birthday as a holiday, ensuring that deadlines and operations under these codes account for this new observance.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/18/2026)
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