GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY
Summary
Declares November 12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments in the past 100 years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Be Adopted Public Health; 009-000-000
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Public Health
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Fine
DDemocratic
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