Bill Text: IL HR0991 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Unequivocally condemns all forms of microaggressions, interpersonal aggressions, and physical violence that contribute to domestic violence perpetrated against Black women in the State of Illinois

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-07-08 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. [HR0991 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR0991-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Domestic violence is a pervasive and devastating
crisis that impacts individuals across all demographics, but
its intersection with systemic racism and misogyny creates
unique, disproportionate, and heightened dangers for Black
women; and
WHEREAS, Black women face significantly higher rates of
domestic abuse, psychological aggression, and intimate partner
violence that are often compounded by historical inequities,
societal neglect, and a lack of culturally competent support
systems; and
WHEREAS, The safety and well-being of Black women are
continuously undermined by a continuous spectrum of harm,
ranging from pervasive microaggressions and daily
interpersonal aggressions to overt physical and fatal
violence; and
WHEREAS, Black women who achieve high levels of education
and professional success are not immune to these harms, and
they are frequently targeted with distinct forms of
aggression, resentment, and hostile actions aimed at
undermining their achievements, autonomy, and security; and

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WHEREAS, Economic independence is one of the most critical
avenues for individuals to escape abusive domestic situations,
yet Black women face persistent discrimination, systemic
barriers, and professional attacks within business and
employment sectors that jeopardize their financial stability
and safety; and
WHEREAS, Eradicating the scourge of domestic violence
requires proactive, systemic intervention at every level of
society, particularly within educational institutions where
foundational attitudes regarding relationships, respect, and
equality are formed; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we unequivocally condemn all forms of microaggressions,
interpersonal aggressions, and physical violence that
contribute to domestic violence perpetrated against Black
women in the State of Illinois.