NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY
Summary
Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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