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Bill FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION Creates the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act. Establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of freedom seekers and the sites and landmarks in the State that became the networks of the Underground Railroad. Provides that the Commission shall implement educational, landmark preservation, and grant programs. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; terms; compensation; administrative support; and staff. Provides that the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately. us/states/il Illinois General Assembly 104th SB 1607 Illinois SB 1607 (104th)
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Illinois SB 1607 (104th) — FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION

Creates the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act. Establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of freedom seekers and the sites and landmarks in the State that became the networks of the Underground Railroad. Provides that the Commission shall implement educational, landmark preservation, and grant programs. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; terms; compensation; administrative support; and staff. Provides that the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

  1. Introduced (filed) — source
  2. Engrossed (committee substitute) — source
  3. Senate Amendment 001 (committee substitute) — source
  4. Enrolled (enrolled) — source

Votes

  • State Government Administration — 80 (pass) · lower
  • Third Reading — 560 (pass) · upper
  • Third Reading — 1100 (pass) · lower
  • State Government, Amendment 1 — 80 (pass) · upper
  • State Government — 80 (pass) · upper

Sponsors

  • David Koehler — primary (person)
  • Debbie Meyers-Martin — primary (person)
  • Anthony DeLuca — cosponsor (person)
  • Doris Turner — cosponsor (person)
  • Elgie R. Sims, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch — cosponsor (person)
  • Jil Tracy — cosponsor (person)
  • Kimberly A. Lightford — cosponsor (person)
  • Lakesia Collins — cosponsor (person)
  • Laura M. Murphy — cosponsor (person)
  • Meg Loughran Cappel — cosponsor (person)
  • Nicolle Grasse — cosponsor (person)
  • Rachel Ventura — cosponsor (person)
  • Suzanne M. Ness — cosponsor (person)
  • William "Will" Davis — cosponsor (person)
  • Willie Preston — cosponsor (person)

Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

  • 2025-02-04 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler filing
  • 2025-02-04 First Reading reading-1
  • 2025-02-04 Referred to Assignments
  • 2025-02-04 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  • 2025-02-11 Assigned to State Government referral-committee
  • 2025-02-20 Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
  • 2025-02-20 Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025 reading-2
  • 2025-03-12 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler amendment-introduction
  • 2025-03-12 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  • 2025-03-18 Second Reading reading-2
  • 2025-03-18 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
  • 2025-03-18 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
  • 2025-04-03 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  • 2025-04-03 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
  • 2025-04-04 Recalled to Second Reading reading-2
  • 2025-04-04 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler amendment-passage
  • 2025-04-04 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  • 2025-04-09 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  • 2025-04-09 Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 passage, reading-3
  • 2025-04-09 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
  • 2025-04-09 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  • 2025-04-09 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  • 2025-04-09 Arrived in House introduction
  • 2025-04-09 Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  • 2025-04-09 First Reading reading-1
  • 2025-04-09 Referred to Rules Committee
  • 2025-04-09 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  • 2025-04-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  • 2025-04-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  • 2025-04-17 Assigned to State Government Administration Committee referral-committee
  • 2025-04-30 Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
  • 2025-05-01 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2025-05-06 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  • 2025-05-14 Second Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2025-05-14 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  • 2025-05-14 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  • 2025-05-14 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
  • 2025-05-21 Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 passage, reading-3
  • 2025-05-21 Passed Both Houses
  • 2025-05-21 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  • 2025-05-21 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  • 2025-06-18 Sent to the Governor executive-receipt
  • 2025-08-01 Governor Approved executive-signature
  • 2025-08-01 Effective Date August 1, 2025
  • 2025-08-01 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113 became-law

Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot 2026-07-01; origin ocd-bill/d5214da1-5a6e-4d9f-a116-16d58054fada. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).