Bill Title: Provides that the Act may be referred to as Reverend Jesse Jackson Day Act. Declares findings. Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to commemorate October 8 as a holiday to be known as Reverend Jesse Jackson Day to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a long-time Illinois resident, ordained Baptist minister, and national civil rights leader. Provides that, when the eighth day of October falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Reverend Jesse Jackson Day as a holiday. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-03-11 - Referred to Assignments [SB4178 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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