HARM REDUCTION SOLIDARITY WEEK House SponsorsRep. La Shawn K. Ford-Camille Y. Lilly-Lindsey LaPointe, Daniel Didech, Will Guzzardi, Nabeela Syed, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Gregg Johnson, Rita Mayfield, Tracy Katz Muhl, Laura Faver Dias, Norma Hernandez, Joyce Mason, Anne Stava-Murray, Kimberly Du Buclet-Kelly M. Cassidy, Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Kevin John Olickal and Debbie Meyers-Martin 5/3/2024HouseResolution Adopted Declares April 14 through April 20, 2024 as Harm Reduction Solidarity Week in the State of Illinois in order to raise awareness about the principles and practices of harm reduction, emphasizing its vital role in public health and safety. Encourages communities to engage in activities that promote education, dialogue, and support for harm reduction initiatives during the week. Recognizes the importance of promoting public health and safety through highlighting proactive measures like harm reduction coupled with recent legislative accomplishments. Acknowledges the dedication and contributions of harm reductionists. Reaffirms commitment to supporting evidence-based harm reduction strategies and to lead with compassion and humanity in place of perpetuating stigma and criminalization in order to greatly reduce substance use-related harm in Illinois. 3/20/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed 3/20/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 3/20/2024HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 3/21/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 3/21/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias 3/25/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez 3/27/2024HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 4/3/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/3/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray 4/3/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet 4/3/2024HouseRecommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 4/3/2024HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 4/3/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 4/3/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions 4/8/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass 4/18/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 5/3/2024HouseResolution Adopted 5/3/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin