MS AWARENESS WEEK
- Introduced Jan 9, 2024
- In committee Jan 16, 2024
- Adopted by the House May 23, 2024
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Declares March 10-16, 2024 as "MS Awareness Week" in the State of Illinois and encourages all Illinoisans to learn more about multiple sclerosis and what they can do to support individuals with MS and their families. Recognizes the importance of finding the cause and cure of MS and expresses appreciation for the dedication that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has shown toward creating a world free of MS.
Every action
11 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
- CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
- CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000 · House Public Health
- HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
- HouseResolution Adopted
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | House Public Health | Public Health - Recommends Be Adopted MembersYes · 8
Not voting · 1 |
Passed 8–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.
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Katie StuartD Primary sponsor · District 112
All 5 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.