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type: "Bill"
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title: "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TASK FORCE"
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description: "Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Task Force. Sets forth the findings and declarations of the General Assembly. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force shall be to (1) develop strategies to identify and address the unmet needs of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to enhance the quality of life of persons with MS by maximizing productivity and independence and addressing emotional, social, and vocational challenges of persons with MS and (2) develop strategies to provide persons with MS greater access to various treatments and other therapeutic options that may be available. Sets forth provisions concerning membership, meetings, and Task Force assistance and staff support. Provides that the Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly, along with any legislative bills that it desires to recommend for adoption by the General Assembly, no later than January 1, 2015. Repeals the Section on January 1, 2016."
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jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
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legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
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session: "98th"
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identifier: "SB 1640"
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citation: "Illinois SB 1640 (98th)"
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classification: ["bill"]
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subjects: []
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status: "enacted"
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primary_sponsors: []
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version_count: 3
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action_count: 83
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vote_count: 3
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first_action: "2013-02-13"
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last_action: "2013-08-23"
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source: "openstates"
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source_identifier: "ocd-bill/b6ea5fe7-72ea-4e52-a441-c324ce6e635d"
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source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1640&GAID=12&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=72506&SessionID=85&GA=98"
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source_hash: "f51f89d84dc62e6665715578ffd830f19de24b75ea8de1329b553dfde40273ff"
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vintage: "2026-07-01"
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source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
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confidence: "reported"
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tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
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---
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# Illinois SB 1640 (98th) — MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TASK FORCE
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Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to create the Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Task Force. Sets forth the findings and declarations of the General Assembly. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force shall be to (1) develop strategies to identify and address the unmet needs of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to enhance the quality of life of persons with MS by maximizing productivity and independence and addressing emotional, social, and vocational challenges of persons with MS and (2) develop strategies to provide persons with MS greater access to various treatments and other therapeutic options that may be available. Sets forth provisions concerning membership, meetings, and Task Force assistance and staff support. Provides that the Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly, along with any legislative bills that it desires to recommend for adoption by the General Assembly, no later than January 1, 2015. Repeals the Section on January 1, 2016.
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## Version chain
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The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
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1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1640&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72506&DocNum=1640&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
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2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1640eng&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72506&DocNum=1640&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
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3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB1640enr&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=72506&DocNum=1640&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
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## Votes
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- Third Reading — **115–0** (pass) · lower
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- Concurrence — **58–0** (pass) · upper
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- Third Reading — **54–0** (pass) · upper
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## Sponsors
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- Elizabeth Hernandez — cosponsor (person)
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- John J. Cullerton — primary (person)
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## Timeline
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The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
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- **2013-02-13** Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton `filing`
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- **2013-02-13** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2013-02-13** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2013-02-27** Assigned to Executive `referral-committee`
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- **2013-03-01** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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- **2013-03-01** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
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- **2013-03-05** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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- **2013-03-06** Postponed - Executive
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- **2013-03-07** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton `amendment-introduction`
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- **2013-03-07** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2013-03-07** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
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- **2013-03-12** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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- **2013-03-12** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
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- **2013-03-12** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
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- **2013-03-13** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
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- **2013-03-13** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
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- **2013-03-13** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann
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- **2013-03-13** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted `amendment-passage`
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- **2013-03-13** Do Pass as Amended Executive; 011-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2013-03-13** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 14, 2013
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- **2013-03-14** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Matt Murphy
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- **2013-03-15** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
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- **2013-04-10** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
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- **2013-04-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
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- **2013-04-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
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- **2013-04-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby
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- **2013-04-12** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
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- **2013-04-12** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
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- **2013-04-15** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton `amendment-introduction`
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- **2013-04-15** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2013-04-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
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- **2013-04-16** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
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- **2013-04-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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- **2013-04-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
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- **2013-04-17** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
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- **2013-04-17** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
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- **2013-04-17** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
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- **2013-04-18** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
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- **2013-04-18** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
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- **2013-04-19** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
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- **2013-04-22** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
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- **2013-04-23** Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2013-04-23** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; J. Cullerton `amendment-passage`
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- **2013-04-23** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 24, 2013
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- **2013-04-25** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
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- **2013-04-25** Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2013-04-25** Arrived in House `introduction`
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- **2013-04-29** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
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- **2013-04-29** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2013-04-29** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2013-04-29** Assigned to Executive Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2013-05-03** Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann Williams
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- **2013-05-03** Re-assigned to Human Services Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
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- **2013-05-08** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams `amendment-introduction`
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- **2013-05-08** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2013-05-09** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
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- **2013-05-09** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
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- **2013-05-09** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 015-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2013-05-09** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2013-05-10** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
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- **2013-05-10** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2013-05-10** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley
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- **2013-05-15** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
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- **2013-05-15** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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- **2013-05-15** Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. David R. Leitch
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- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
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- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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- **2013-05-15** Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
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- **2013-05-15** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 16, 2013
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- **2013-05-17** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton `filing`
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- **2013-05-17** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2013-05-23** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive `referral-committee`
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- **2013-05-24** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
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- **2013-05-30** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
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- **2013-05-30** Passed Both Houses
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- **2013-06-28** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
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- **2013-08-23** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
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- **2013-08-23** Effective Date August 23, 2013
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- **2013-08-23** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0530 `became-law`
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## Source
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OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/b6ea5fe7-72ea-4e52-a441-c324ce6e635d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).
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