HB 2361 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FRENCH HERITAGE MONTH

Summary

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the month of March of each year as French Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month set apart to promote the study of French language and the culture of French-speaking people.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 1 edit · Apr 8, 2025

MINOR

The bill text has been updated from its original introduction to its engrossed version, reflecting final amendments approved by the legislature. The substantive policy content remains focused on designating March as French Heritage Month to promote the French language and culture, with no changes to the core purpose or requirements of the act.

TECHNICAL

Header information was updated to reflect the bill's status as 'Engrossed' rather than 'Introduced', and the document title was adjusted to 'A BILL FOR HB2361'.

Floor votes · House Apr 8, 2025

How they voted

113–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 118

Apr 8, 2025

D Democratic78

75 Yea 3

96% Yea

R Republican40

38 Yea 2

95% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

Arrive in Senate

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Committee

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

2 primary · 1 co-sponsor