# Illinois HR0787: RECOGNIZE-KOSOVA INDEPENDENCE

Illinois HR0787, RECOGNIZE-KOSOVA INDEPENDENCE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Kevin John Olickal (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-07-01 (Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0787
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: RECOGNIZE-KOSOVA INDEPENDENCE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-10
- Last action: 2026-07-01, Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: international relations, tourism, and trade
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (12 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Recognizes and honors February 17, 2026 as the 18th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosova. Extends best wishes to the people of the Republic of Kosova. Expresses appreciation to the Albanian-American community for its contributions to the strength, diversity, and prosperity of the State of Illinois.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-14 | House | Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; | pass | 12 | 0 |   |

## Actions (6)

- 2026-07-01: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-14: Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; 012-000-000 (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade (House)
- 2026-04-14: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-10: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0787.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/10400HR0787.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-HR0787-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).