SB 2212

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 7, 2025.

ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-2212
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2025-02-07
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Willie Preston
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-02-07 Status in_committee
2025-02-07 Latest Action 2/07/2025 - Senate:
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