Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

HR0211      — BENIN BRONZES-REPATRIATION

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes and promotes shared ownership with affected communities.

This bill acknowledges the historical injustices related to the Benin Bronzes and urges actions for their return and equitable sharing. It calls for the establishment of a Repatriation Committee and initiatives for healing and reconciliation among affected communities.

Summary

Acknowledges and condemns the historical injustice associated with the original creation of the Benin Bronzes, the subsequent British acquisition and distribution of the relics, and the current possession of the Benin Bronzes by museums and collectors who are unwilling to share the relics with the heirs of the enslaved people who paid for them with their lives and the heirs of the Benin Kingdom slave traders. Urges the following steps be taken in regard to the Benin Bronzes: (1) an official request for the return and sharing of the Benin Bronzes, (2) the establishment of the Repatriation Committee, (3) the formation of an inventory and comprehensive documentation, (4) the development of a decision-making process, (5) the development of a sharing framework, (6) the collection of resale royalties, (7) the allocation of adequate resources from museum exhibit, loan, and resale royalty fees, (8) the initiation of programs and initiatives to bring heirs of the enslaved and the Benin Kingdom together for healing and reconciliation, and (9) the cooperation of heirs. Urges all nations, stakeholder museums, and collectors to support and adhere to this resolution, recognizing the importance of equitable sharing, redress, and healing in the context of the Benin Bronzes.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  4. Resolution Adopted

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  10. Recommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; 008-003-000

  11. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-037-000

  12. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  13. Assigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

  14. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  15. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  16. Assigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 0301
Total 8301
% of votes cast 67%25%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Nicole La Ha Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0211      do?
Acknowledges and condemns the historical injustice associated with the original creation of the Benin Bronzes, the subsequent British acquisition and distribution of the relics, and the current possession of the Benin Bronzes by museums and collectors who are unwilling to share the relics with the heirs of the enslaved people who paid for them with their lives and the heirs of the Benin Kingdom slave traders. Urges the following steps be taken in regard to the Benin Bronzes: (1) an official request for the return and sharing of the Benin Bronzes, (2) the establishment of the Repatriation Committee, (3) the formation of an inventory and comprehensive documentation, (4) the development of a decision-making process, (5) the development of a sharing framework, (6) the collection of resale royalties, (7) the allocation of adequate resources from museum exhibit, loan, and resale royalty fees, (8) the initiation of programs and initiatives to bring heirs of the enslaved and the Benin Kingdom together for healing and reconciliation, and (9) the cooperation of heirs. Urges all nations, stakeholder museums, and collectors to support and adhere to this resolution, recognizing the importance of equitable sharing, redress, and healing in the context of the Benin Bronzes.
Who sponsors HR0211     ?
HR0211      is sponsored by Carol Ammons (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), and William "Will" Davis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0211     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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