Bill Status of HR 478   99th General Assembly


Short Description:  MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

House Sponsors
Rep. Camille Y. Lilly and Carol Ammons

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/31/2015HouseResolution Adopted

Synopsis As Introduced
Acknowledges the seriousness of mental health issues in Illinois and strives to improve awareness and treatment of these issues. Urges the members of the General Assembly to have discussions and forums with their communities to promote awareness of mental health issues and access to mental health resources. Encourages the members of the General Assembly and all school districts in Illinois to post information on mental health issues and local treatment resources on their public websites. Encourages all school districts in Illinois to implement mental health screenings to properly identify students with mental health problems. Encourages the federal government to improve mental health awareness, treatment, and funding to improve the lives of citizens struggling with mental health issues.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/12/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/13/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/25/2015HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  5/25/2015HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Human Services Committee; Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5/25/2015HouseMotion Prevailed
  5/26/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  5/27/2015HouseRecommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 009-000-003
  5/27/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  5/31/2015HouseResolution Adopted

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