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HB 3220

Relating to nursing education.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nancy Nathanson and 2 co-sponsors

Requires the Governor to annually proclaim POW/MIA Recognition Day (3rd Friday in Sept), clarifies who is honored (POWs and MIAs) and reserves time for solemn contemplation.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3220

Summary — HB 3220 (104th General Assembly)

Relating to nursing education / POW/MIA Recognition Day (amendment to State Commemorative Dates Act)

(Note: the bill text amends 5 ILCS 490/105 — POW/MIA Recognition Day. The document header shows introduced 2/18/2025; official filing records also show actions beginning 2/24/2025.)

Main purpose

HB 3220 revises the State Commemorative Dates Act’s language regarding POW/MIA Recognition Day. The bill clarifies who the observance honors, requires an annual gubernatorial proclamation, and asks that part of the day be reserved for solemn contemplation of prisoners of war, those missing in action, and their families.

Key provisions / specific changes

  • Amends 5 ILCS 490/105 (Section 105 of the State Commemorative Dates Act).
  • Requires the Governor to annually designate by official proclamation the third Friday in September as POW/MIA Recognition Day (changes a prior statutory designation to a requirement for a gubernatorial proclamation).
  • Clarifies the population honored:
    • Explicitly references service members who “as POWs, have suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the United States armed forces,” and
    • Those who “as MIAs, have been recognized as missing in action in a time of war or during a period of hostilities.”
  • Directs that the Governor’s proclamation request that some portion of the day be used for solemn contemplation on the plight of POWs and MIAs and the resolve of families and friends seeking accounting for missing loved ones.
  • Effective date: upon becoming law.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primarily ceremonial/observance requirements: State executive branch (Governor’s office) would be required to issue an annual proclamation.
  • Veterans, POW/MIA families, veterans’ organizations, schools, local governments, and communities that observe the day may be affected in practice (clarified guidance for observance).
  • No programmatic duties, funding changes, or regulatory requirements are created by the bill; it is commemorative in nature.

Legislative status / timeline

  • Introduced (LRB header): 2/18/2025; filed 2/24/2025 (legislative activity reflects both dates).
  • Sponsors: Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal (primary); Rep. Bradley Fritts and Rep. Harry Benton (co-sponsors).
  • Related/companion bill: SB 1817.
  • Committee history: Referred to Rules, then State Government Administration; later assigned/referred to other committees (Behavioral Health & Health Care; Higher Education). Public hearing noted; status listed as “In committee upon adjournment” (last noted 6/28/2025).
  • If enacted, takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Notes / context

This bill adjusts statutory wording to emphasize an annual gubernatorial proclamation and clarifies the scope of who is honored (active service, captivity abroad). It is a commemorative measure and does not create new benefits or obligations beyond the proclamation and the request for public contemplation.

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

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