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SB 3482 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

HIGHER ED-MENTAL HLTH COUNCIL

Summary
Amends the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act. Requires the Board of Higher Education to establish the Mental Health Council. Establishes the student membership of the Council. Provides that the Council shall make recommendations to the Board regarding youth mental health. Requires the Council to meet at least 4 times annually.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Mental Health Council for higher education youth mental health recommendations, directly advancing student well-being and educational access within higher ed.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Mental Health Council to recommend youth mental health initiatives, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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Committee
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May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations- Education
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
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Mike Simmons-Gessesse
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