MEMORIAL-STANDISH E. WILLIS
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and legacy of Standish E. "Kwame" Willis, a Chicago civil rights lawyer and activist who passed away in February 2025. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to fighting police brutality, advancing civil rights, and organizing community activism throughout his career. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to recognize his achievements and place of significance in Chicago's history. The bill was adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives as a commemorative gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yolonda Morris
DDemocratic
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