ALS AWARENESS MONTH
- Introduced May 5, 2025
- In committee May 6, 2025
- Adopted by the House Next
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to join in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and advocating for increased funding and to stand in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease. Expresses earnest support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.
Every action
18 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 10 earlier steps
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
- CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
- CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000 · House Public Health
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
- 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 28, 2025 | House Public Health | Public Health - Recommends Be Adopted MembersYes · 8
Not voting · 1 |
Passed 8–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 12 cosponsors: 7 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
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Jeff KeicherR Primary sponsor · District 70
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.