SR 688 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

FARMWORKERS DAY

Summary

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

18

Key actions

1

Committee

1

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Resolution Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Celina Villanueva

Cristina Castro

Javier Cervantes

Mary Edly-Allen