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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 796</title>
<shortdesc>M.E. AWARENESS DAY</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Robyn Gabel</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<committeehearing>Public Health Committee Hearing May  7 2026  8:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL </committeehearing>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>4/27/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Public Health Committee</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>     Declares May 12, 2026 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages increased public education and awareness efforts regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), support for individuals and families affected by the disease, and continued attention to research and health care initiatives aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those living with ME.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>4/10/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel</action>
<statusdate>4/14/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>4/27/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Public Health Committee</action>
</actions>
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