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IL HR0912

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Mason

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares the week of September 24 to October 2, 2022 as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Illinois
  • Recognizes diaper need as a public health issue affecting physical, mental, and economic well-being of children and families
  • Notes that one in three U.S. families experienced diaper need, with families reusing diapers longer and risking skin irritation and health complications
  • Highlights that diaper banks distributed over 140 million diapers in 2020 with an average 86% increase in distribution year-over-year, yet no federal support programs cover diaper costs
  • Directs suitable copies be presented to National Diaper Bank Network Illinois affiliates

Legislative Description

DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

11/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules11/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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