http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?
HB 0889, a bill to cover insurance for antibiotics, doctor visits, & testing passed unanimously in the Illinois House. It now moves to the State Senate.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?
Pennsylvania Senator Mike Regan & Prepresenative Greg Rothman recently held a townhall meeting featuring experts in the field to educate the public on Lyme disease
HB 629, a bill to cover Lyme/MSIDS treatment as well as doctor protection has passed the Pennsylvania House Health Committee and moves to the House floor where it would need a majority to proceed. For more on pending Lyme bills in Pennsylvania: http://www.pahousegop.com/News/Latest-News/Rothman-Leads-the-Fight-Against-Lyme-Disease-in-Pennsylvania-•
- House Bill 174, which seeks to ensure patients have access to available and emerging diagnostics and treatment options for Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases. The bill passed the House with a vote of 188-6 and is currently in the Senate.
- House Bill 2288, which would require school nurses to remove a tick when it is found on a child during the school day, notify the parent or guardian with medical information and resources, and store the tick for seven days.
- House Bill 2301, which would require physicians to complete two hours of continuing medical education focused on Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses to help physicians receive the most up-to-date information on pathogens, testing parameters, patient symptom profiles and current treatment options.
- House Resolution 761, which would urge the federal government to dedicate a large portion of the $22 million it provides to states for Lyme disease financing to Pennsylvania.
- House Resolution 943, which urges the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promptly consider candidates for Lyme disease vaccinations currently seeking approval under the drug approval process.
Madison Area Lyme Support Group 