SB 2355 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

TRUTH & TOLERANCE COMMISSION

Summary
Creates the Truth and Tolerance Commission Act. Establishes the Truth and Tolerance Commission within the Department of Human Rights to delegitimize hate speech. Directs the Governor to appoint 15 voting members to the Commission who represent diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and geographic groups. Establishes the Office of Truth and Tolerance within the Department of Human Rights to help lead and support the work of the Commission. Describes the Commission's duties. Requires the Department to provide staff and administrative support for the Commission. Provides that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in performing their duties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023 Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Feb 28, 2023
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Assigned to Human Rights
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Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
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Rachel Ventura
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