# Illinois HR0304: ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Illinois HR0304, ALS AWARENESS MONTH, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Jeff Keicher (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-07-01 (Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0304
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ALS AWARENESS MONTH
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-05-05
- Last action: 2025-07-01, Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Jeff Keicher (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: public health
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (8 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares May 2025 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 earnest support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jeff Keicher (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy L. Grant (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brad Stephens (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jay Hoffman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terra Costa Howard (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Travis Weaver (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: William E Hauter (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-05-28 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; | pass | 8 | 0 |   |

## Actions (18)

- 2025-07-01: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-05-28: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2025-05-28: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard (House)
- 2025-05-28: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter (House)
- 2025-05-28: Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000 (House)
- 2025-05-20: Assigned to Public Health Committee (House)
- 2025-05-14: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman (House)
- 2025-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (House)
- 2025-05-13: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-05-08: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski (House)
- 2025-05-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2025-05-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver (House)
- 2025-05-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)
- 2025-05-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House)
- 2025-05-07: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant (House)
- 2025-05-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens (House)
- 2025-05-05: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0304.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0304.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0304-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).