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IL SR0176

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jacqueline Collins

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Jackie Robinson West Little League team won the Little League World Series national title in summer 2014, representing Chicago and Illinois.

  • Little League International rescinded the team's title on February 11, 2015, citing impropriety among adults organizing and running the team.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs3/11/2015
Assignments2/20/2015

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