HB5486

STUDY-GENEALOGIC AFFAIR OFFICE

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

Illinois HB5486 establishes a study committee to explore creating an Office of Genealogical Affairs.

HB5486 creates the Office of Genealogical Affairs Study Committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a permanent Office of Genealogical Affairs. The committee will explore how such an office could provide reparative genealogical services, support forensic and historical accountability, and assist with administrative genealogical determinations. The committee will report its findings to the Governor and General Assembly within 18 months. The committee includes public members, descendant community representatives, and ex-officio members from various state agencies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 6
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House State Government Administration Committee Hearing

History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

May 12

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026