# Illinois HR0288: COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE

Illinois HR0288, COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2025-05-01 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0288
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-04-30
- Last action: 2025-05-01, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2025-05-01: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2025-05-01: Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions (House)
- 2025-04-30: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0288.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0288.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0288-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).