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IL HR0713
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Harry Benton
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AI Summary
- Declares April 28, 2024 as Workers Memorial Day in the State of Illinois
- Commemorates the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), signed into law on December 28, 1970 and effective April 28, 1971
- Notes that 177 people were killed due to fatal work injuries in Illinois in 2022 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Honors workers who have lost their lives to workplace injuries and workplace-related diseases
- Calls for continued dedication to improving workplace safety, stronger health standard enforcement, and dignified treatment of workers
Legislative Description
WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
5/23/2024
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce4/24/2024
Rules4/18/2024
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