Illinois HR 284: PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH
Status: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-07-01)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 284
Sponsors: Mary Gill
Bill Text
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