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IL HB2855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Lyme Disease Task Force chaired by the Director of Public Health to advise on disease prevention, surveillance, and education
  • Expands task force membership to include a medical entomologist (new position) and increases public members from 3 to 4
  • Increases meeting frequency from 2 to 4 times per year
  • Requires the veterinarian member to be a practicing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Task force duties include developing consistent diagnostic guidelines across Illinois counties, recommending continuing education materials, and assisting with Lyme disease policies and data sharing

Legislative Description

LYME DISEASE TASK FORCE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0328

7/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/12/2023
Assignments3/27/2023
Health Care Licenses2/28/2023
Rules2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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