Bill Text: IL HR0752 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares the month of March 2026 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to those living with cerebral palsy and prioritize disability inclusion and education. Celebrates the 20th anniversary of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness day.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2026-05-14 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl [HR0752 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR0752-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong
physical disability in the world, affecting more than one
million Americans and an estimated more than 50 million people
globally; and
WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological
disorders affecting motor and developmental skills that is
neither a genetic nor contagious condition; rather, it is
caused due to brain damage or abnormal brain development
during gestation, birth, or soon thereafter; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary greatly from
individual to individual, with symptoms diversely impacting
coordination, balance, and movement, creating lifelong and
progressive changes for a person living with cerebral palsy;
and
WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month was
established in 2006 by Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), a
non-profit educational advocacy group led by parent volunteers
under the guidance of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation who wanted
to change the future of cerebral palsy; and
WHEREAS, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation has been dedicated

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to enhancing the lives of millions of people worldwide with
cerebral palsy through cutting-edge research, improving early
detection, and changing lives through policy change and public
investment; and
WHEREAS, There is a significant lack of resources and
funding for cerebral palsy research investment and better
healthcare; and
WHEREAS, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is committed to
funding innovative research that improves the lives of
individuals with cerebral palsy through research grants and
donations; and
WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month further
encourages individuals to consider ways to be more inclusive
towards those who live with the condition, and, most
importantly, this observance allows people to learn how they
can become long-term allies of the cerebral palsy community;
and
WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is held
annually in March to provide an educational opportunity for
those outside the cerebral palsy community to learn about the
condition and about life with cerebral palsy; and

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WHEREAS, Individuals with cerebral palsy make diverse and
significant contributions to their communities by acting as
advocates for systemic change and by raising awareness and
fostering inclusive environments within their families,
workplaces, and communities; and
WHEREAS, "Just Say Hi!" is an award-winning, PK-12
school-wide disability inclusion curriculum and program
created by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation that provides schools
with an intentional, evidence-based pathway to disability
inclusion, fostering learning in a welcoming environment; and
WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is also
observed every year on March 25th; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we declare the month of March 2026 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to those
living with cerebral palsy and to prioritize disability
inclusion and education; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we celebrate the 20th anniversary of
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be

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presented to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and United Cerebral
Palsy as symbols of our esteem and respect.