Bill Text: IL SR0025 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Express support for raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi Syndrome and increasing research and funding into the causes and treatments of the disease.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-04 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes [SR0025 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0025-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic
disorder that occurs in approximately 1 out of every 15,000
births and the most commonly known genetic cause of
life-threatening obesity; and
WHEREAS, Prader-Willi syndrome affects males and females
with equal frequency and affects all races and ethnicities;
and
WHEREAS, Prader-Willi syndrome causes an extreme and
insatiable appetite, often resulting in morbid obesity, which
is the major cause of death for individuals with the syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, Prader-Willi syndrome also causes cognitive and
learning disabilities as well as behavioral difficulties, such
as obsessive-compulsive disorder and struggles with
controlling emotions; and
WHEREAS, The hunger, metabolic, and behavioral
characteristics of Prader-Willi syndrome force affected
individuals to require constant and lifelong supervision in a
controlled environment; and

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WHEREAS, Studies have shown that there is a high morbidity
and mortality rate for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, There is no known cure for Prader-Willi syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome allows
families to access treatment, intervention services, and
support from health professionals, advocacy organizations, and
other families who are dealing with the syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Recently discovered treatments, such as human
growth hormone, are improving the quality of life for
individuals with the syndrome and offer new hope to families,
but many difficult symptoms associated with Prader-Willi
syndrome remain untreated; and
WHEREAS, Increased research into Prader-Willi syndrome can
lead to a better understanding of the disorder, more effective
treatments, and an eventual cure for Prader-Willi syndrome;
and
WHEREAS, Increased research into Prader-Willi syndrome is
likely to improve our understanding of common public health
concerns, including childhood obesity and mental health; and

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WHEREAS, Advocacy organizations have designated May as
National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare May 2025 as
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of
Illinois; and be it further