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IL HB3922
Bill
Status
6/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
LaShawn Ford
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AI Summary
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Establishes June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, a state holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1865, replacing the previous designation of the third Saturday in June.
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Specifies that when June 19 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, neither the preceding Friday nor the following Monday shall be observed as a paid holiday.
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Adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the list of state holidays in the Election Code, Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act.
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Designates June 19 as a legal school holiday on which teachers and school employees are not required to work, except in emergency or facility maintenance situations.
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Allows banks to remain closed on Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a legal holiday, with an exception to the Monday observance rule that typically applies when holidays fall on weekends.
Legislative Description
STATE HOLIDAY-JUNETEENTH
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0014
6/16/2021