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IL SB1420

IL SB1420
LOCAL HEALTH DEPT-RMSF


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/11/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules requiring a local health department to make public announcements for the purpose of informing the general public when a positive case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is detected within a county or area under the local health department's jurisdiction.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law in Illinois to require local health departments to make public announcements when Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a potentially serious tick-borne illness, is detected within their county or jurisdiction. Specifically, the Department of Public Health must develop rules mandating that local health departments inform the general public about positive RMSF cases. RMSF is a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted by infected ticks, which can cause severe symptoms if not treated promptly. By requiring public announcements, the bill aims to increase awareness and potentially help residents take preventive measures or seek early medical attention if they experience symptoms associated with the disease.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 05/09/2025)

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