HB3982 Summary

• Establishes Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October as an official State holiday in Illinois, replacing Columbus Day.

• Removes Columbus Day as both a State holiday and commemorative date from Illinois law.

• Updates the Election Code, Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and remove references to Columbus Day.

• Indigenous Peoples Day will be observed as a day to recognize the contributions of indigenous peoples and promote understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of Illinois.