SB2212Introduced in the Senate
ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT
Introduced by Willie Preston, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
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