IL HR0009

Declares July 2025 as Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) Awareness Month in Illinois

SJIA affects 10-20% of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which strikes an estimated 294,000 children in the United States with an incidence of 2-20 cases per 100,000 individuals annually

SJIA is an autoinflammatory condition that can affect joints, liver, lungs, and heart, with symptoms including recurring high fever (103°F or higher), rash, and joint pain

The most serious complication of SJIA is macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a massive inflammatory response affecting the whole body

Encourages funding for research organizations working to find the cause and cure of SJIA and develop successful treatment options