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SR0696Introduced in the Senate

NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY

Passed

Introduced by Chris Balkema, District 53

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.

Where it stands

Resolution Adopted

May 6, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  4. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 6, 2026

  6. Resolution Adopted

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