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HR 810

VACCINE AWARENESS DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Nicolle Grasse

Declares Vaccine Awareness Day and directs IDPH to promote evidence-based vaccination, boost access, and collaborative outreach to increase vaccine uptake.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 810

Summary of Bill HR 810 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes July 10, 2026 as Vaccine Awareness Day in Illinois.
  • Aims to educate the public about the importance of vaccination, foster dialogue around vaccination, and encourage uptake of recommended vaccines.
  • Seeks to strengthen immunization efforts as a core public health priority in Illinois.

Key provisions and changes

  • Proclamation: Declares Vaccine Awareness Day in Illinois (July 10, 2026).
  • Public health messaging: Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to inform healthcare providers and residents that vaccinations are a highly effective and safe public health measure.
  • Consistent vaccine messaging: Advises IDPH to increase public awareness about immunizations as recommended by IDPH or reputable professional medical societies (e.g., American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Academy of Family Physicians).
  • Communication clarification: Requests IDPH to distinguish between ACIP recommendations and professional society recommendations in its communications and to promote vaccination outreach and education that emphasizes patient-provider conversation.
  • Immunization infrastructure: Encourages IDPH to prioritize immunization initiatives, invest in infrastructure to ensure broad access to vaccines, and protect public health and well-being.
  • Preparedness and policy alignment: Urges IDPH to strengthen public health preparedness, promote evidence-based vaccine recommendations, improve cross-state collaboration, and respond effectively to federal vaccine policies lacking scientific basis.
  • Intergovernmental collaboration: Recommends that the Governor explore joining a multi-state public health collaborative.

Who/what would be affected

  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): Primary agency responsible for implementing the messaging, outreach, and infrastructure emphasis outlined in the resolution.
  • Healthcare providers and professionals: Encouraged to engage in patient education and dialogue about vaccinations, guided by the distinctions between ACIP and professional society recommendations.
  • Illinois residents: Targeted for increased awareness and uptake of recommended vaccines.
  • Possible interactions with other state and federal vaccine policy processes through collaboration and alignment efforts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Public Health Committee (April 27, 2026); subsequently positioned on the calendar for consideration (April 14–May 14, 2026 actions noted).
  • Committee actions: In May 2026, the Public Health Committee recommended the measure for adoption (vote noted as 8-0-0 in one committee entry).
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor Nicolle Grasse with a co-sponsor listed (both being Illinois representatives).
  • Nature of measure: A House Resolution (not a bill to create law) intended to recognize Vaccine Awareness Day and guide public health messaging and collaboration.

Context and significance

  • The resolution highlights the public health and economic benefits of vaccination, referencing historical vaccines’ impact and the ongoing importance of vaccines for both children and adults.
  • It emphasizes the burden and costs associated with vaccine-preventable diseases and the need for clear, evidence-based communication to maintain herd immunity thresholds (e.g., measles 95% coverage).
  • By calling for infrastructure investment and cross-state collaboration, the measure seeks to bolster Illinois’ vaccination programs and resilience to changing federal policies.

Note: As a resolution, the document primarily expresses the General Assembly’s position and recommendations rather than creating new statutory requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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