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SR 936 — SUPPORT-FIRST RESPONDERS
Last action — Resolution Adopted
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Urges the U.S. Congress to support the mental health of first responders and to create and pass legislation to remove existing barriers to mental health treatment for individuals who respond to emergencies for the benefit of all.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Resolution 936 removes specific references to current state legislation aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket costs for mental health services for first responders, like police and firefighters. Instead, it focuses broadly on urging U.S. Congress to support mental health treatment access for these individuals. This change is significant because it shifts the emphasis from local legislative efforts to a more national appeal, emphasizing the urgent need for federal support in addressing mental health barriers for first responders.
*LRB10340347LAW72587r* SR0936 Enrolled LRB103 40347 LAW 72587 r SENATE RESOLUTION 936 WHEREAS, Every day, first responders are required to manage traumatic events, from fires to shootings, and these events have the potential to leave lasting effects on their mental health;
and WHEREAS, The Center for American Progress presented that SR0936 Enrolled -2- LRB103 40347 LAW 72587 r the cost of psychotherapy ranges averaging from $100 to $200 per session, and insurance companies can pass up to 40% of treatments costs on to patients;
and WHEREAS, Current legislation under consideration by the Illinois General Assembly is seeking to remove cost-sharing requirements for mental health treatment, including insurance deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance for police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and veterans;
SR0936 -3- LRB103 40347 LAW 72587 r Congress to support the mental health of first responders and to create and pass legislation to remove existing barriers to mental health treatment for individuals who respond to emergencies for the benefit of all;
and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to all members of the Illinois Congressional SR0936 Enrolled -3- LRB103 40347 LAW 72587 r Delegation.
Amendments
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Action History
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Resolution Adopted
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 16, 2024
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Be Adopted Behavioral and Mental Health; 005-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Behavioral and Mental Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
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Assigned to Behavioral and Mental Health
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Referred to Assignments
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Filed with Secretary
Sponsors
- Michael E. Hastings · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Michael E. Hastings Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 0% | 0% | 44% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons, Mike | — | Not Voting |
| Adriane L. Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Not Voting |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 936 do?
- Urges the U.S. Congress to support the mental health of first responders and to create and pass legislation to remove existing barriers to mental health treatment for individuals who respond to emergencies for the benefit of all.
- Who sponsors SR 936?
- SR 936 is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 936?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 936?
- Track SR 936 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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