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SB2212 - 104th General Assembly
ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 100/5-45.62 new
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Enslavement Era Disclosure and Redress Act. Requires each contractor that participates in a competitive bid with the State to review its records for evidence of the contractor's or a related party's participation in slaveholding or the slave trade and to make certain disclosures with respect to that participation. Contains provisions concerning notice of public hearings following the disclosures. Provides that the Illinois Office of Equity shall appoint an administrator to oversee the program. Provides that each contractor that has disclosed participation in slaveholding or the slave trade shall provide the State with a statement of financial redress at the time of submitting its bid. Contains provisions creating a Redress Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |