Illinois · House Resolution 609 · 104th General Assembly

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

HR 609 Sponsored by Amy Elik Adopted

  1. Introduced Jan 16, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 20, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 14, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Declares May 2026 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 support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.

Every action

24 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 16 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000 · House Public Health
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
  7. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  8. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  9. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  1. HouseResolution Adopted
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  3. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4. HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  5. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 26, 2026 House Public Health Public Health - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 16 cosponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

  • Amy ElikR Primary sponsor · District 111
All 16 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.