IL HJR0004

BLACK IMMIGRANT TF-EXTENDS

Engrossed House Sonya Harper (D)
Plain English Summary

The bill extends the deadline for the Task Force on Black Immigrants to submit its findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly. Originally required to report sooner, the new due date is set for December 31, 2025. This gives the task force more time to gather information and provide thorough recommendations.

At a Glance

IL HJR0004 is a house bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Sonya Harper (D), currently “Engrossed” since May 30, 2025.

We track 10,846 Illinois bills this session, 78 of them sponsored by Sonya Harper.

Supporters Say

Supporters of the bill would argue that extending the deadline allows the Task Force on Black Immigrants to conduct a more comprehensive analysis of the issues facing black immigrants in Illinois. They would emphasize the importance of thorough research and thoughtful recommendations to ensure that the needs of this community are adequately addressed.

Critics Say

Critics of the bill might contend that extending the deadline could delay necessary actions and solutions for black immigrants in Illinois. They may argue that the task force has already had ample time to gather information and that further delays could hinder progress on important issues affecting this community.

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Illinois General Assembly. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does IL HJR0004 do?

The bill extends the deadline for the Task Force on Black Immigrants to submit its findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly. Originally required to report sooner, the new due date is set for December 31, 2025. This gives the task force more time to gather information and provide thorough recommendations.

What is the status of IL HJR0004?

IL HJR0004 is currently “Engrossed” in the Illinois legislature.

Who sponsored IL HJR0004?

Sonya Harper (D) sponsored IL HJR0004.