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This resolution declares the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as Medicolegal Professionals' Week in the State of Illinois, recognizing the vital role of medicolegal professionals, such as medical examiners, coroners, and forensic scientists, who work at the intersection of medicine, law, and public safety. These professionals are crucial for investigating deaths, determining their causes, and applying scientific principles to support the justice system, often responding to dangerous scenes and emergencies alongside other first responders, though they are not always formally recognized as such. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of their indispensable contributions to public health, accountability, and justice, and acknowledges the support for this recognition from national organizations like the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME).

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=601&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104