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HR 478 Illinois House · 99th Regular Session

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Summary
Acknowledges the seriousness of mental health issues in Illinois and strives to improve awareness and treatment of these issues. Urges the members of the General Assembly to have discussions and forums with their communities to promote awareness of mental health issues and access to mental health resources. Encourages the members of the General Assembly and all school districts in Illinois to post information on mental health issues and local treatment resources on their public websites. Encourages all school districts in Illinois to implement mental health screenings to properly identify students with mental health problems. Encourages the federal government to improve mental health awareness, treatment, and funding to improve the lives of citizens struggling with mental health issues.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2015
Committee Review
May 2015
House Passage
May 2015
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 25, 2015 Last action May 31, 2015
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
May 31, 2015
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 27, 2015
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 009-000-003
lower
May 25, 2015
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Human Services Committee; Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
lower
May 25, 2015
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
May 13, 2015
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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