Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SR0497      — OXI DAY

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Declares October 28, 2025 as Oxi Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis powers during World War II, noting that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. Encourages the people of Illinois to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a day of remembrance.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR0497      do?
Declares October 28, 2025 as Oxi Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis powers during World War II, noting that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. Encourages the people of Illinois to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a day of remembrance.
Who sponsors SR0497     ?
SR0497      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR0497     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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