Illinois HB 5486: STUDY-GENEALOGIC AFFAIR OFFICE
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2026-05-22)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5486
Sponsors: Carol Ammons, Sonya M. Harper, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., La Shawn K. Ford, Justin Slaughter, Mike Simmons
Bill Text
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