CONDEMNS-UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR

104th Regular Session Introduced by Nicolle Grasse and 3 co-sponsors

The bill condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demands immediate withdrawal and return of Ukrainian children, and reaffirms Illinois support for Ukraine and international law.

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Summary of Bill HR 693 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

The bill is a House Resolution that formally condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war.

It emphasizes support for Ukrainian sovereignty, human rights, democracy, and the international rules-based order.

Key provisions and changes

Condemnation of Russia’s full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Rejection of Russian territorial claims over Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea as meritless and pretextual.

Condemnation of ongoing unlawful Russian military presence inside Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and violations of international law.

Condemnation of documented atrocities against Ukrainian civilians, including massacres and deliberate attacks in cities such as Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, and Izium.

Condemnation of the forced deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation or Russian-controlled areas; call for immediate return of children to Ukraine and to their families.

Call for an immediate cessation of violent military action by Russia and for Russian forces to withdraw from Ukrainian territory.

Reaffirmation of Illinois’s commitment to human rights, democracy, and national sovereignty.

Creation of a ceremonial/expressive purpose: to deliver copies of the resolution to key recipients.

Who or what would be affected

The resolution targets awareness and formal political stance rather than creating new legal obligations on individuals or entities.

Audiences and stakeholders addressed include:

The Governor of Illinois
The Illinois Congressional Delegation
The Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States

The bill reflects Illinois’s political stance and support for Ukraine, aligning with the Ukrainian-American community within Illinois.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: As of the latest action, the bill has progressed through committee and calendar stages in 2026.

February 24, 2026: Referred to Rules Committee
February 26, 2026: Referred to Rules Committee (status indicates continued consideration)
April 27, 2026: Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade
May 7, 2026: Recommends Be Adopted by International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
May 7, 2026: Also noted as placed on the calendar for consideration

As a concurrent or house resolution, passage would require approval by the Illinois House (and potentially Senate depending on the resolution’s designation) before being sent to the Governor for signature or veto.

Practical impact

Symbolic and rhetorical impact recognizing and condemning Russian aggression.

Expresses Illinois’s policy stance in support of Ukraine and condemnation of human rights abuses and international law violations.

May influence public messaging, and could affect Illinois’s diplomatic and community relations discussions, particularly with Ukrainian-American constituents and advocacy groups.

Notable specifics

Highlights named Ukrainian locations (Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, Izium) where atrocities have been reported.

Emphasizes the issue of Ukrainian children forcibly deported or transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled areas.

Calls for immediate cessation of violence and withdrawal of Russian forces.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparative note on how similar resolutions have been used in other states or provide a plain-language brief for non-expert readers.