HB4174

MUSEUM CONTENT ACT

Introduced·10/21/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4174 establishes the Prohibition on State Interference in Museum Content Act.

Illinois HB4174, known as the Prohibition on State Interference in Museum Content Act, aims to protect the integrity of museum content against political censorship. The Act prohibits governmental interference in museum exhibits and programming related to race, gender, or historical events. It requires museums receiving state funding to base their exhibits on credible scholarship and inclusive narratives. Additionally, the Act encourages museums to form partnerships with historians, educators, and cultural leaders to ensure exhibits are balanced and fact-based.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Dec 4, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

Oct 28, 2025

House

First Reading

Oct 28, 2025

House

Referred to Rules Committee