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IL SB3804

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Holmes

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Neurodegenerative Disease Patient Protection and Progress Act requiring the Department of Public Health to establish a Neurodegenerative Disease Advisory Council with members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, including neurologists, patients, caregivers, and advocacy representatives

  • Requires the Director of Public Health to designate or hire a full-time Neurodegenerative Disease Coordinator to implement the Act and develop a State plan within 12 months addressing Parkinson's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and related conditions

  • Establishes a voluntary statewide clinical and population registry to collect de-identified patient information (and limited identifying information with consent) for research, public health planning, and understanding disease burden

  • Creates the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Support and Grant Fund to provide grants to public or private nonprofit entities conducting neurodegenerative disease research

  • Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly, with provisions addressing equity and rural access, coordination with federal programs and academic partners, and interagency collaboration on environmental and occupational risk factors linked to these diseases

Legislative Description

DPH-NEURO DISEASE PROGRESS ACT

Last Action

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations - Health and Human Services3/3/2026
Assignments2/6/2026

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