IL SR1008

Recognizes the 5th anniversary of the Smoke Free Illinois Act on January 1, 2013, and proclaims January as Smoke Free Illinois Month.

Cites that approximately 50,000 deaths annually in the U.S. are attributable to secondhand smoke exposure according to the U.S. Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute.

Notes that smoke-free policies are the only effective protection from secondhand smoke exposure and provide immediate health benefits, particularly reducing heart attack hospitalizations.

Reports that the Smoke Free Illinois Act has prevented an estimated 35,000 heart disease hospitalizations among Illinois residents, resulting in approximately $1.8 billion in hospital cost savings according to Illinois Department of Health data.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Smoke Free Illinois Coalition as an expression of esteem and respect.