IL HR0468

Declares September 2025 as Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Awareness Month in Illinois

Primary Biliary Cholangitis is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease affecting bile ducts in the liver, with approximately 130,000 Americans and 4,000 Illinois residents living with the condition

Women comprise 90% of PBC cases and are typically diagnosed between ages 30 and 60

Calls upon Illinois residents, health professionals, and community leaders to support education, advocacy, and solidarity for those living with PBC

Recognizes International PBC Day on September 14, 2025, and the U.S. PBC Patient Conference in Chicago from September 19-21, 2025