Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR0614      — LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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  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 50% · 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.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill designates May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois.

This resolution urges the federal government to increase funding for Lyme disease research and encourages health education for children to prevent tick bites. It officially declares May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with children may be informed about Lyme disease prevention through health education efforts.

Summary

Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education to begin health education to prevent tick bites for children who represent the highest risk group for tick-borne diseases. Declares the month of May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

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

  7. Assigned to Public Health Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 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 HR0614      do?
Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education to begin health education to prevent tick bites for children who represent the highest risk group for tick-borne diseases. Declares the month of May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.
Who sponsors HR0614     ?
HR0614      is sponsored by Dan Swanson (Republican), William "Will" Davis (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), and Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0614     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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