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IL HR0028

Resolution

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares February 5 through February 11, 2023 as Burn Awareness Week in Illinois
  • Recognizes that burn injuries are a leading cause of accidental death and injury, with 276,086 people receiving medical care for unintentional burns in the United States in 2020 and 3,028 deaths from fire and smoke inhalation
  • Notes that almost one-third of all burn injuries occur in children under age 15, and children under five are twice as likely to experience burn injuries compared to the general population
  • Highlights the 2023 National Burn Awareness Week theme of "Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire" to address risks from hot liquids, steam, and hot bath water
  • Urges all government agencies, fire and life safety organizations, health care providers, media, and Illinois residents to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Legislative Description

BURN AWARENESS WEEK

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/26/2023
Fire5/17/2023
Police & Fire3/7/2023
Rules1/31/2023

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