Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 R · 8 D cosponsors

HR0609      — ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 8 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

Proclaims May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Illinois.

This bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and encourages Illinois residents to support ALS research and awareness. It promotes solidarity with those affected by ALS.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Read HR0609 on the official Illinois source →

Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  5. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  8. Resolution Adopted

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  21. Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000

  22. Assigned to Public Health Committee

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0609      do?
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.
Who sponsors HR0609     ?
HR0609      is sponsored by Amy Elik (Republican), Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat), Jeff Keicher (Republican), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Regan Deering (Republican), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Dave Severin (Republican), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), and Jackie Haas (Republican).
What is the current status of HR0609     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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