MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION
- Introduced Apr 24, 2025
- In committee Apr 29, 2025
- Adopted by the House Next
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Encourages all residents to follow the prevention guidance provided by the Melanoma Research Foundation. Urges Illinois healthcare providers to promote early skin checks and educate patients on both UV safety and genetic risk factors for melanoma. Supports increased funding for melanoma education, outreach, and screening programs throughout the State.
Every action
6 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
- CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000 · House Public Health
- HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
- CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
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 22, 2025 | House Public Health | Public Health - Recommends Be Adopted | Passed 9–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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La Shawn K. FordD Primary sponsor · District 8
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.