Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois SR688: FARMWORKERS DAY
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:
SR0688LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r SR0688 LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r SR0688 LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Farmworkers have long formed the backbone of the American food system, providing the labor that feeds families across the nation while often working under some of the most difficult and dangerous conditions; and WHEREAS, For generations, farmworkers, many of them immigrants and living in poverty, have endured long hours, extreme heat and cold, low wages, unsafe workplaces, and limited legal protections, all while sustaining one of the most essential sectors of our economy; and WHEREAS, The modern farmworker movement was built not by any single individual but by thousands of workers who organized, marched, and sacrificed to demand dignity, fair treatment, and basic human rights; and WHEREAS, Filipino labor leaders, including Larry Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz, Pete Velasco, and Andy Imutan, were among the first to launch major strikes that reshaped the agricultural labor landscape, standing alongside Mexican and Latino farmworkers to form a historic multiracial coalition for justice; and WHEREAS, Mexican and Latino farmworkers played a central SR0688- 2 -LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r SR0688 - 2 - LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r SR0688 - 2 - LRB104 21231 LAW 35832 r role in the movement, including the late Marcos Munoz, a resident of Chicago's Little Village community, whose …
Sponsors
- Celina Villanueva (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- David Koehler (D, 46)
- Cristina Castro (D, 22)
- Omar Aquino (D, 2)
- Rachel Ventura (D, 43)
- Laura Ellman (D, 21)
- Mattie Hunter (D, 3)
- Javier L. Cervantes (D, 1)
- Mark L. Walker (D, 27)
- Mike Porfirio (D, 11)
- Doris Turner (D, 48)
- Adriane Johnson (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
- : Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Common questions
- What is SR688?
- SR688 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): FARMWORKERS DAY.
- What does SR688 do?
- Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.
- What is the status of SR688?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR688?
- Celina Villanueva (D, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR688?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=688&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114
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