Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2212

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
2/7/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
2/7/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/7/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/20/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

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