# Illinois SR0572: RECOGNIZES-ADWA DAY

Illinois SR0572, RECOGNIZES-ADWA DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Mike Simmons (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-16 (Referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SR0572
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: RECOGNIZES-ADWA DAY
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Last action: 2026-01-16, Referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Recognizes Adwa Day on the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa on March 1, 2026, as it serves as a source of inspiration for all freedom-loving people in the State of Illinois and for generations to come. Recognizes Ethiopian women for their instrumental involvement in the Battle of Adwa, whose actions secured their country's freedom and independence.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-16: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: Filed with Secretary (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SR/PDF/10400SR0572.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/SR/PDF/10400SR0572.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-SR0572-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).