HR 609 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Summary

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

24

Key actions

2

Committee

3

May 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Resolution Adopted

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Public Health Committee

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

C.D. Davidsmeyer

Janet Yang Rohr

Jennifer Sanalitro

Michelle Mussman