SB4057

COMMEMORATIVE-JESSE JACKSON

Introduced·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB4057 designates October 8 as Jesse Jackson's Birthday, a legal holiday for commemoration.

Illinois SB4057 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to designate October 8 as Jesse Jackson's Birthday, a legal holiday for appropriate exercises in commemoration of the Illinoisan, Baptist minister, and national civil rights and political figure. If October 8 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday. The bill also updates the Election Code, School Code, and Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to reflect this new holiday. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Assignments Committee
Next
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History

Feb 18

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Napoleon Harris III

Feb 18

Senate

First Reading

Feb 18

Senate

Referred to Assignments