Illinois SB 2895: HEALING THROUGH HISTORY ACT
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-05-15)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 2895
Sponsors: Darby A. Hills, Natalie A. Manley, Adriane Johnson, Chris Balkema, Craig Wilcox, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Erica Harriss, Jason Plummer, Jil Tracy, Katie Stuart, Kimberly A. Lightford, Lakesia Collins, Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Edly-Allen, Mike Simmons, Neil Anderson, Sally J. Turner, Sara Feigenholtz, Seth Lewis
Bill Text
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