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HR0609Introduced in the House

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Passed

Introduced by Amy Elik, District 111

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to join in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and advocating for increased funding and to stand in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease. Expresses support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

May 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Public Health Committee · February 26, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Theresa Mah24Yes
Nicolle Grasse53Yes
Michelle Mussman56Yes
Bob Morgan58Yes
Anne Stava-Murray81Yes
William Hauter87Yes
Jehan Gordon-Booth92Yes
Chris Miller101Yes
Kevin Schmidt114Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Public Health Committee

  4. Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  17. Resolution Adopted

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  20. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

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