SR0571Introduced in the Senate
MUSCULAR DYS AWARENESS MONTH
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Declares September 2026 as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to raise awareness of all forms of muscular dystrophy and to encourage education, public understanding, and continued research related to the many subtypes of muscular dystrophy.
Where it stands
Resolution Adopted
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Public Health Committee · February 17, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Not Voting |
| Graciela Guzman | 20 | Yes |
| Laura Ellman | 21 | Yes |
| Suzanne Glowiak Hilton | 23 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Not Voting |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Public Health
Be Adopted Public Health; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 19, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Resolution Adopted
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