# Illinois HR1023: MEXICAN AMERICAN DAY

Illinois HR1023, MEXICAN AMERICAN DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Norma Hernandez (Democratic); status filed, last action 2026-09-01 (Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR1023
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: MEXICAN AMERICAN DAY
- Status: filed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-09-01
- Last action: 2026-09-01, Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez
- Sponsor: Norma Hernandez (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares August 10 as Mexican American Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the history, identity, achievements, and enduring contributions of Mexican Americans to the State and nation. Encourages residents, educational institutions, community organizations, businesses, and public officials throughout Illinois to observe Mexican American Day by recognizing Mexican American history and contributions and promoting understanding, civic engagement, and opportunity for future generations. Recognizes the North American Institute for Mexican Advancement (NAIMA) and the Village of Melrose Park for their roles in establishing Mexican American Day and launching an observance intended to grow from Illinois to communities throughout the nation.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Norma Hernandez (Democratic), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-09-01: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR1023.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/10400HR1023.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-HR1023-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).