# Illinois HR0609: ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Illinois HR0609, ALS AWARENESS MONTH, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Amy Elik (Republican); status adopted, last action 2026-05-14 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0609
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ALS AWARENESS MONTH
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Last action: 2026-05-14, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
- Sponsor: Amy Elik (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 16
- Subjects: public health
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (9 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## 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 overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Amy Elik (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Briel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel Didech (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dave Severin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Haas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jeff Keicher (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin Schmidt (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Regan Deering (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; | pass | 9 | 0 |   |

## Actions (24)

- 2026-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas (House)
- 2026-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (House)
- 2026-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel (House)
- 2026-05-14: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2026-05-14: Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2026-05-14: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House)
- 2026-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness (House)
- 2026-05-14: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-04-22: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg (House)
- 2026-04-01: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt (House)
- 2026-04-01: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (House)
- 2026-03-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (House)
- 2026-03-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (House)
- 2026-03-19: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher (House)
- 2026-02-26: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-02-26: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (House)
- 2026-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering (House)
- 2026-02-26: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2026-02-26: Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000 (House)
- 2026-02-11: Assigned to Public Health Committee (House)
- 2026-01-20: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-01-16: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0609.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/10400HR0609.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-HR0609-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).