# Illinois HR0717: SUPPORTS-CIVIC PARTIC AT 250

Illinois HR0717, SUPPORTS-CIVIC PARTIC AT 250, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-29 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0717
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: SUPPORTS-CIVIC PARTIC AT 250
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-09
- Last action: 2026-05-29, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: state government administration
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (9 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, education, dialogue, and civic engagement. Encourages participation in and support of activities that examine our shared history, promote understanding of democratic principles, inspire the exchange of ideas, and strengthen civic life. Encourages and supports efforts to bolster the organizations that preserve and protect our State's archives, museums, libraries, historic sites, and community collections. Supports efforts to expand access to high-quality civics education that prepares individuals for thoughtful, constructive participation in our democracy with an understanding of the nation's founding ideals and the diverse people and communities in Illinois who have engaged, and continue to engage, in the work required to realize them.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-06 | House | Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; | pass | 9 | 0 |   |

## Actions (8)

- 2026-05-29: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-07: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-07: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-05-06: Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to State Government Administration Committee (House)
- 2026-03-18: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-09: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0717.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/10400HR0717.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-HR0717-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).