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IL SR0574

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Seth Lewis

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares February 7 through February 14, 2026 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in Illinois
  • Recognizes the Illinois Court Reporters Association (ILCRA) for 50 years of providing training to Certified Shorthand Reporters on professionalism, neutrality, confidentiality, and ethics
  • Acknowledges court reporters as "Guardians of the Record" who safeguard litigants' personal, private, and confidential information
  • Highlights the role of shorthand reporters and captioners in providing Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services for deaf, hard-of-hearing individuals, those with auditory processing disabilities, and non-native English speakers
  • Notes that Certified Shorthand Reporters are state-licensed professionals whose services affect public health, safety, and welfare

Legislative Description

COURT REPORTING/CAPTIONING WK

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments1/16/2026

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