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IL HB2931

IL HB2931
IDPH-FENTANYL AWARENESS


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
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, in consultation with appropriate agencies and organizations, establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the harm of abusing fentanyl, with certain requirements.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law in Illinois by adding a new section requiring the Department of Public Health to establish a public awareness campaign focused on educating the public about the dangers of fentanyl abuse. The campaign would be developed in collaboration with relevant agencies and organizations, with the goal of helping people understand the significant harm associated with fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been involved in numerous overdose deaths. By creating this awareness initiative, the bill aims to provide critical information to the public about the risks of fentanyl misuse and potentially reduce its dangerous impact on communities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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