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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