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IL SB3361
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Simmons
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AI Summary
- Prohibits schools from banning religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, and facial hair worn in accordance with sincerely held religious beliefs by students and employees
- Protections cover specific practices including uncut hair, sidelocks (payot or peyos), beards, mustaches, and other facial hair maintained for religious observance
- Requires nonpublic schools seeking state registration or recognition to provide assurances of compliance with these religious hair protections
- Applies to school uniform and dress code policies adopted by school boards and local school councils, which may not include or regulate religious hairstyles or facial hair
- Known as the "Religious Hair and Facial Hair Protections Act" or the "Jett Hawkins Law," effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/3/2026
Assignments3/2/2026
Education2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026
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