Governor Pritzker recently signed Public Act 104-0808 (“Tammurra’s Act”) into law in an effort to make suicide hotline information more easily accessible to those who visit or receive services at various facilities across the state. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2027.

The law requires various facilities to post the contact information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Said information must be posted “in a prominent location that is visible to and accessible by” users, patrons, and visitors. The law applies to the following facilities:

• County Shelter Care and Detention Homes
• Public Libraries
• Public Institutions of Higher Education
• Assisted Living or Shared Housing facilities
• Nursing facilities subject to the Nursing Home Care Act
• Hospitals
• Licensed Daycare Centers
• Department of Corrections Facilities
• Facilities in which programs are run by the Division of Probation Services as established by the Illinois Supreme Court

The law also amends the School Code, requiring school boards to implement age-appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention curriculum for public school students in grades 6 through 12.

Individuals are able to reach counselors through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline via call, text, or online chat features at no charge. Counselors are available 24/7, and communications will be kept confidential. The Hotline also offers services for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as resources for veterans and members of the military.

Please contact your Tressler attorney for assistance with this new law.

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Megan M. Olson focuses her practice on serving cities, villages, townships, library districts, road districts, park districts, and other local government entities. In addition to providing general counsel, she provides guidance on establishing and drafting new ordinances and policies, contract negotiations, building and code enforcement, administrative proceedings, Freedom of Information Act compliance, and intergovernmental agreements. Megan also has experience in eminent domain, land use, development, and public water supply matters. Click here to read Megan’s full attorney bio.