MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION
Summary
Encourages all residents to follow the prevention guidance provided by the Melanoma Research Foundation. Urges Illinois healthcare providers to promote early skin checks and educate patients on both UV safety and genetic risk factors for melanoma. Supports increased funding for melanoma education, outreach, and screening programs throughout the State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2025
Last action Jul 1, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
lower
May 6, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Public Health Committee
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
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