SR 35

BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY

Passed a chamber Last action June 1, 2025: Resolution Adopted

Official bill page and text: ilga.gov

Sponsors 1

Prime sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford

Status

Passed a chamber as of June 1, 2025. The 104th General Assembly serves until the 105th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: Senate Human Rights (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 1

February 27, 2025State SenateDo PassPassed5-0

yes (5) Guzmán, Graciela, Rezin, Sue, Lewis, Seth, Ventura, Rachel, Walker, Mark L

not voting (4) Ellman, Laura, Collins, Lakesia, Jones III, Emil, Syverson, Dave

Official roll call

Timeline 6

Date	Chamber	Action
June 1, 2025	Senate	Resolution Adopted
February 27, 2025	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 4, 2025
February 27, 2025	Senate	Be Adopted Human Rights; 005-000-000
January 28, 2025	Senate	Assigned to Human Rights
January 24, 2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
January 24, 2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary

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Open States API v3 (Plural Policy): https://v3.openstates.org/, copied November 2, 2026

Illinois General Assembly: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation, copied November 2, 2026

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