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HR 740

DOLORES HUERTA DAY

104th Regular Session

Designates April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in Illinois to honor her leadership in labor, civil rights, gender equity, and nonviolent social justice advocacy.

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Bill Summary · HR 740

Summary of HR 740 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) – Dolores Huerta Day

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois.
  • It honors Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta for her lifelong advocacy on justice, dignity, and equal rights for working people, with a focus on farmworkers, women, immigrants, and community organizers.
  • The resolution commends Huerta’s leadership and resilience, and recognizes her impact on civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of a state observance: Proclaims April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in Illinois.
  • Commendation language: The resolution extols Huerta’s work, including:
    • Founding and leadership roles in labor and community organizations (e.g., Community Service Organization, Agricultural Workers Association, National Farm Workers Association/United Farm Workers).
    • Role in the Delano grape strike and subsequent unionization efforts for farmworkers.
    • Advocacy leading to protections and reforms for farmworkers and safer working conditions.
    • Promotion of women’s rights, gender equity, and leadership of women in social justice movements.
    • Creation of the Dolores Huerta Foundation to train organizers and advance civic engagement.
    • Advocacy for nonviolence and resilience in the face of threats and violence.
  • Scope of recognition: Acknowledges Huerta’s national honors and ongoing influence on activism and civic engagement.

Affected entities and audiences

  • Primary beneficiary: Dolores Huerta, in recognition by the Illinois General Assembly.
  • Broader impact: Public awareness within Illinois about Huerta’s contributions to labor rights, civil rights, and women’s leadership.
  • Institutions involved: State Government of Illinois, particularly the General Assembly, with potential ceremonial recognition by state agencies and a symbolic presentation of copies to Huerta and the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: As of the action history, the bill has progressed through:
    • Referred to Rules Committee (March 24, 2026)
    • Assigned to State Government Administration Committee (April 27, 2026)
    • Reported with recommendation to Adopt (Be Adopted) by the State Government Administration Committee (May 6, 2026), with a favorable committee vote (009-000-000)
  • Next steps: If adopted by the House, the resolution would become an official expression of the Illinois General Assembly designating the day as Dolores Huerta Day.

Observations

  • This is a symbolic, non-funding resolution intended to honor a prominent civil rights and labor leader.
  • It aligns Illinois with a broader pattern of recognizing influential figures in social justice and labor movements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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