SB4178 establishes Reverend Jesse Jackson Day as a state holiday in Illinois on October 8.
SB4178, known as the Reverend Jesse Jackson Day Act, designates October 8 as a state holiday in Illinois to honor Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. The bill amends several state codes to recognize this day, including the State Commemorative Dates Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act. The Governor may issue a proclamation for the holiday and designate official events. The State Board of Education may provide instructional materials about Reverend Jackson's life and legacy. Effective immediately upon becoming law.
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