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

SR0810      — SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in Illinois.

The resolution designates June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month and encourages updated guidance for pediatricians and school health professionals. This aims to emphasize the importance of checking for scoliosis during physical exams in sixth and ninth grades.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will be informed about the importance of scoliosis checks for their children during school physicals.

Summary

Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue updated guidance to all Illinois-licensed pediatricians and school health professionals emphasizing the clinical necessity of scoliometer use and spinal checks during all mandated sixth and ninth-grade physicals.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions

  4. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR0810      do?
Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue updated guidance to all Illinois-licensed pediatricians and school health professionals emphasizing the clinical necessity of scoliometer use and spinal checks during all mandated sixth and ninth-grade physicals.
Who sponsors SR0810     ?
SR0810      is sponsored by Laura Ellman (Democrat) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SR0810     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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