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IL HB3922

Bill

Status

Passed

6/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Executive5/10/2021
Assignments4/27/2021
State Government Administration3/16/2021
Rules2/22/2021

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