MEDICOLEGAL PROFESSIONALS WEEK

This resolution designates January 25-31, 2026, as "Medicolegal Professionals' Week" in Illinois. It recognizes medical examiners, coroners, forensic pathologists, death investigators, and forensic scientists for their critical role in death investigations, public health, and justice. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of their work at the intersection of medicine and law, particularly highlighting their emergency response duties and occupational challenges, though it does not create new policies or funding. As a commemorative resolution, it formally acknowledges these professionals' contributions without altering laws or resources.