IllinoisSB0291104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

ONE HEALTH TASK FORCE

Sponsored By: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic)

Became Law

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New One Health Commission coordinates outbreaks

The law creates the Illinois One Health Commission in the Department of Public Health. It develops a statewide plan, links doctors, veterinarians, and environmental experts across agencies, and works with universities and NGOs. It supports State and local responses and recovery for diseases that spread between animals and people. It improves surveillance, including new tools like xenosurveillance, and promotes careful antibiotic use and options such as bacteriophage therapy. The Department of Public Health and the University of Illinois provide administrative support, and the Commission meets as often as needed.

Public One Health report due 2028

The Commission must send a final report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2028. The report explains the One Health framework, goals, and how Illinois tracks and responds to threats. The Commission updates the report every two years. All participating State agencies must post the report on their public websites.

Commission seats set; no pay for members

The Director of Public Health and the President of the University of Illinois serve as co-chairs. State agencies hold seats, and the Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director is a nonvoting advisor. The Public Health Director appoints experts: 4 from Illinois academic institutions; 2 licensed physicians; 2 veterinarians, entomologists, or licensed environmental health practitioners; and 1 safety-net medical facility representative. Members serve four-year terms and serve without pay.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 189 • No: 0

House vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 4/24/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Public Health;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2025

Do Pass Public Health;