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Committee on Health and Human Relations

Every published summary we have tied to Committee on Health and Human Relations in Chicago, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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May 20, 2026

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May 19, 2026

Committee on Health and Human Relations issues Do Pass recommendations on data collection and release request; holds support for state substance-use bill

The Committee on Health and Human Relations met May 7 and May 19, 2026. It recommended Do Pass for SO2025-0021028, which would require the Department of Public Health to annually collect race and ethnicity data using subcategories for Asian or Pacific Islander, and recommended Do Pass for R2026-0024891, calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to safeguard immigrant rights. R2026-0024919, an expression of support for Illinois HB2929 (amending The Substance Use Disorder Act), was held in committee.

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May 7, 2026

Committee on Health and Human Relations — Summary of Reports (May 7 & May 19, 2026)

The City of Chicago Committee on Health and Human Relations met May 7 and May 19, 2026 and considered three items: a Municipal Code amendment to require annual race and ethnicity data collection using subcategories for Asian or Pacific Islander (Do Pass); a resolution calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release Salah Sarsour and safeguard immigrant rights (Do Pass); and an expression of support for Illinois HB2929 amending the Substance Use Disorder Act (Held in Committee). The summary was submitted for the City Council meeting of May 20, 2026.

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Committee on Health and Human Relations issues Do Pass recommendations on data collection and release request; holds support for state substance-use bill

Committee on Health and Human Relations — Summary of Reports (May 7 & May 19, 2026)

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Committee on Health and Human Relations — January 27, 2026 meeting summary

Committee on Health and Human Relations summary — October 9, 2025 meeting

Committee on Health and Human Relations (Chicago) — September 24, 2025: Approved hearings call on gender-based violence and formal apology resolution

Committee on Health and Human Relations — July 31, 2025 meeting summary

Chicago Committee on Health and Human Relations Reviews Public Health Initiatives and Funding Concerns

Committee on Health and Human Relations Approves Board of Health Appointment and Reviews Public Health Strategic Plan

Committee on Health and Human Relations Meeting Summary – February 18, 2025

Committee on Health and Human Relations Approves Mayoral Appointments and Establishes BIPOC Transgender Working Group

Committee on Health and Human Relations Meeting Summary — July 12, 2024

Committee on Health and Human Relations Approves Resolutions on Puerto Rico Self-Determination and MENA Data Reporting