Illinois · House Resolution 796 · 104th General Assembly

M.E. AWARENESS DAY

HR 796 Sponsored by Robyn Gabel In committee

  1. Introduced Apr 10, 2026
  2. In committee Apr 14, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House Next

What it does

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

Declares May 12, 2026 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages increased public education and awareness efforts regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), support for individuals and families affected by the disease, and continued attention to research and health care initiatives aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those living with ME.

Every action

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

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  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. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  6. 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

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 7, 2026 House Public Health Public Health - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

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.