# Illinois SR0688: FARMWORKERS DAY

Illinois SR0688, FARMWORKERS DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Celina Villanueva (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-06-30 (Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SR0688
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: FARMWORKERS DAY
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-03-24
- Last action: 2026-06-30, Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
- Sponsor: Celina Villanueva (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Subjects: assignments
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Celina Villanueva (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Cristina Castro (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: David Koehler (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura Ellman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mark L. Walker (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mattie Hunter (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Porfirio (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Omar Aquino (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (18)

- 2026-06-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2026-04-14: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Resolution Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 25, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Approved for Consideration Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Filed with Secretary (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SR/PDF/10400SR0688.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/10400SR0688.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-SR0688-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).