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IL HR0119

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares April 28, 2023 as Workers Memorial Day in the State of Illinois
  • Recognizes that OSHA protections have saved hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented millions of workplace injuries over 50 years
  • Acknowledges that millions of workers are still injured and thousands killed annually due to job hazards despite current safety laws
  • Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation and President Joe Biden to strengthen federal workplace safety laws and properly fund OSHA programs and staff
  • Extends sympathy to families of workers who have been seriously injured or killed on the job

Legislative Description

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/15/2023

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce3/20/2023
Rules3/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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