SB 1607 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION

Summary

Creates the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act. Establishes the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. Provides that the purpose of the Commission shall be to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of freedom seekers and the sites and landmarks in the State that became the networks of the Underground Railroad. Provides that the Commission shall implement educational, landmark preservation, and grant programs. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; terms; compensation; administrative support; and staff. Provides that the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

Aug 2025

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Aug 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 1 edit · Aug 1, 2025

MINOR

The primary change between the Engrossed and Enrolled versions of SB 1607 is the update of the bill's title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled,' indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements, were made during this final stage. The text of the bill regarding the Commission's duties and structure remains identical.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' in the header and page breaks, reflecting its final passage by the legislature.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House May 21, 2025

How they voted

55–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 58

Apr 9, 2025

D Democratic39

36 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Aug 1, 2025

Signed into law

Governor Approved

upper

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed Both Houses

upper

May 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

lower

Apr 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

upper

Apr 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government

upper

Mar 12, 2025

Committee

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

upper

Mar 12, 2025

Introduced

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000

upper

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

Assigned to State Government

upper

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

2 primary · 14 co-sponsors