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IL SR0176
Resolution
Status
3/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jacqueline Collins
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AI Summary
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Jackie Robinson West Little League team won the Little League World Series national title in summer 2014, representing Chicago and Illinois.
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Little League International rescinded the team's title on February 11, 2015, citing impropriety among adults organizing and running the team.
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Illinois Senate urges Little League International to rescind its decision to strip Jackie Robinson West of their 2014 United States Championship, arguing children should not be punished for adult actions.
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Illinois Senate calls on Little League International to conduct equally rigorous investigations of other Little League tournament teams as was done for Jackie Robinson West.
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Illinois Senate requests Little League International meet with parents of Jackie Robinson West players and provide written responses to attorneys requesting investigations of other teams.
Legislative Description
JACKIE ROBINSON WEST - RESCIND
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
3/26/2015