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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 609</title>
<shortdesc>ALS AWARENESS MONTH</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Amy Elik-Tracy Katz Muhl-Jeff Keicher, Michelle Mussman, Regan Deering, Jennifer Sanalitro, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Daniel Didech, Dave Severin, Janet Yang Rohr and Kevin Schmidt</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions</action>
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<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>     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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/16/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik</action>
<statusdate>1/20/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/11/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Public Health Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee;  009-000-000</action>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman</action>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering</action>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl</action>
<statusdate>2/26/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions</action>
<statusdate>3/19/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher</action>
<statusdate>3/20/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro</action>
<statusdate>3/20/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer</action>
<statusdate>3/23/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech</action>
<statusdate>3/23/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin</action>
<statusdate>4/1/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr</action>
<statusdate>4/1/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt</action>
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