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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Tammurra's Act. Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, and the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires a public institution of higher education to place contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in each of its facilities in a prominent location that is visible to and accessible by students and staff. Requires a hospital to conspicuously post contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the hospital, either by physical or electronic means, for display in an area of its offices accessible by patients, employees, and visitors. Removes the provisions amending the Illinois Public Aid Code.
AI Summary
This bill, referred to as Tammurra's Act, mandates that various public institutions and facilities prominently display contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free and confidential service available 24/7 for individuals in distress. Specifically, public colleges and universities must post this information in their facilities for students and staff, while hospitals must do so in areas accessible to patients, employees, and visitors. The bill also requires this information to be displayed in county shelter care homes and detention homes for children, public libraries, assisted living and shared housing establishments, nursing facilities, and within correctional institutions and programs operated by the Department of Corrections and probation departments for committed persons and offenders. Additionally, it mandates that schools serving grades 6 through 12 assess and implement age-appropriate suicide prevention curricula if opportunities exist within their existing academic programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to the University of Illinois Hospital Act and removes provisions related to the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Christopher Belt (D)*,
Mary Beth Canty (D)*,
Cristina Castro (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Paul Faraci (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Michael Hastings (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Emil Jones (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Sue Rezin (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Jil Tracy (R),
Doris Turner (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Celina Villanueva (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (on 04/21/2026)
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